Smile Gallery: Sedation Dentistry

This patient came in with failing upper and lower teeth that could no longer be saved. Rather than facing a long, difficult extraction process while anxious or uncomfortable, she was placed under IV sedation and has no memory of the procedure. Her failing teeth were extracted, and she left the same day with a full set of dentures already in place.

This case shows how IV sedation can turn a major dental event, full extractions and same-day denture placement, into a smooth, comfortable experience rather than a stressful one.

This patient came to our Winston-Salem practice with a number of cavities that needed treatment, but a level of dental anxiety that made traditional dental visits difficult. Because Dr. Nelson is one of the few dentists in the area licensed to administer IV sedation, we were able to offer a level of comfort and precision that goes well beyond nitrous oxide or oral sedation alone.

With the patient fully relaxed and comfortable under IV sedation, we were able to complete all of the necessary composite fillings in a single, extended visit rather than spreading treatment out over multiple appointments. Composite fillings ...