My child had a bad dental experience a few weeks ago and he/she needs to go back to have their treatment done. Can we have him/her sleep while the work is done?
A. There are many ways to make dental visits comfortable and non-threatening for children. Many variables are involved in determining what type of behavior management your child will need. Factors such as age, amount of treatment needed and level of anxiety are all considered. Many levels of sedation are available, from light conscious sedation to the completion of treatment as an outpatient under general anesthesia. Your pediatric dentist will work with you in deciding which option would be best for your child.
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