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Dental sedation in Pacifica can help you manage your anxiety so you can get the treatment you need.

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Sedation Dentistry Pacifica, CA

Do you feel anxious about visiting the dentist? Maybe fear has even kept you from dental appointments in the past? If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, millions of Americans feel this way, and many of them avoid getting the dental treatment they need due to fear or anxiety. We don’t want this to happen to you! At Cabrillo Family Dental Care, we understand that visiting the dentist is uncomfortable for some patients and actually terrifying for others. For that reason, we offer several levels of dental sedation that will provide relief and meet you where you’re at so you can get the dental care and have the healthy smile we know you deserve.

Low-Level Dental Sedation in Pacifica: Nitrous Oxide

Patients who may feel a little anxious and need to “take the edge off” to feel at ease in the dental chair might benefit from nitrous oxide. Oxygen and nitrous oxide work together to help you feel relaxed while you breathe in the gases through an inhalation mask you wear during your dental appointment.

Nitrous oxide works efficiently, so you feel relaxed right away without any lingering side effects because it leaves your system when you remove the mask. This allows you to return to your normal daily activities comfortably.

Moderate Dental Sedation in Pacifica: Oral Conscious Sedation

We deliver oral sedation through a pill you take one hour before your dental appointment. The medication helps you feel deeper relaxation, yet you’re still conscious and able to communicate with our dentists.

Due to the type of medication we use, you may have little to no memory of your procedure, and you’ll need transportation to and from your dental appointment and plenty of time to recover afterward.

Deep Dental Sedation in Pacifica: IV Sedation

Patients with complicated treatment plans involving multiple procedures, high anxiety or dental phobia, or special needs could benefit from IV sedation.

This is the deepest level of sedation we provide that is most like sleeping through your dental appointment while you’re still conscious and able to respond to your dentist.

Dr. Jen Kin is licensed to provide IV sedation right here at our Pacifica dental office, and he will monitor your vital signs and heart rate the entire time. He will also adjust the medication throughout the procedure according to your needs.

You will need plenty of time to recover after IV sedation and should plan accordingly.

Let Us Take Care of You!

At Cabrillo Family Dental Care, we believe that everyone deserves high-quality dentistry and a beautiful, healthy smile.

If you feel scared or anxious about visiting the dentist, we would like to talk with you about your options for dental sedation that can help you feel comfortable, relaxed, and at ease.

Call our Pacifica, CA dental office today at (650) 359-1646 to learn more about how we can help you.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have dental phobia, and I'm fearful about visiting the dentist. How can you help?

Dental phobia is not uncommon, but it can be debilitating for your smile if it keeps you from visiting the dentist.

At Cabrillo Family Dental Care, we understand how you feel, and we're here to help you get the dental treatment you need to have the healthy smile we believe that everyone deserves.

We offer three types of dental sedation in Pacifica for patients who struggle with fear or anxiety when visiting the dentist. We're happy to help you determine which type of sedation would be right for your needs when visiting our dental office.

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the lowest level of sedation we offer. The gas is delivered through a mask you wear during your procedure, and it works fast to help you relax.

Nitrous oxide is safe for both adults and children, and we can use it during most procedures. Best of all, it doesn't leave you with troublesome side effects.

Oral conscious sedation delivers a deeper level of sedation through medication you take an hour before your treatment. This type of sedation requires you to arrange transportation to and from your appointment.

IV sedation is the deepest level of sedation we offer, and it's almost like sleeping through your dental appointment. Dr. Jen Kin is licensed to provide IV sedation at our Pacifica dental office, and it is ideal for patients with dental phobia or severe anxiety.

To learn more about dental sedation and which type may be right for your needs, contact Cabrillo Family Dental Care today.

What should I expect at my first dental visit?

Thank you for choosing Cabrillo Family Dental Care for your Pacifica, CA dentist office. We look forward to meeting you in person on your appointment day.

Our office is located at 669 Crespi Dr. #F, Pacifica, 94044. Contact us at (650) 359-1646 if you have any questions about your appointment.

We ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment, especially if it is your first time at our dental office.

This will give you time to fill out the necessary paperwork beforehand.

What Is an Appointment At Your Office Like?

When you first arrive, our friendly and professional staff will greet you and get you started. You will fill out any necessary paperwork before the appointment begins.

If it has been a while since you have been to the dentist, your first appointment will be an exam, during which time the dentist will inspect the health of your jaw, gums, teeth, and throat to find issues, if there are any.

If you are coming to us for a specific treatment, the dentist or dental assistant will bring you in to prepare you for your appointment. The dentist and support staff will finish making the necessary preparations. This includes getting the required tools and equipment ready, preparing the patient by making them comfortable in the chair, and helping them relax.

During your appointment, your dentist will constantly ensure your comfort and ease. We always place patient care at the top of our priorities.

Afterward, you will have time to ask questions and communicate with your dentist about your oral health moving forward.

Pacifica Dental Office Near You

Cabrillo Family Dental Care proudly serves the greater Pacifica, CA area, providing the highest quality dental care. We always put our patients first.

If you have already scheduled an appointment, we thank you for choosing us to be your dentist.
If you haven't yet, contact us today to schedule a time to come in for a dental exam and cleaning.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Ryan Henspetter

For more than ten years, Dr. Ryan Henspetter has practiced at Cabrillo Family Dental Care after receiving a post-graduate general residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto.

Dr. Henspetter is a California native that ...

Christopher Jen Kin, DDS, ABOI/ID

Dr. Chris Jen Kin graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2005. Though originally from Los Angeles, he now considers the Bay Area his home.

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