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Sedation Dentistry

Does the thought of visiting the dentist make you nervous? We understand that our patients face dental anxiety for many reasons. Fortunately, sedation dentistry can make the process much easier.  Dr. James M. Vlassis offers nitrous oxide and oral sedation to help calm Fayetteville, NY, patients in need of high-quality dental care.

Who Can Benefit From Dental Sedation?

Sedation dentistry can be an excellent choice whether you are undergoing complex oral surgery, have especially sensitive teeth, or have dental phobia, among many other reasons. At our Fayetteville, NY, practice, our dentist employs various sedation techniques to meet the diverse needs of our dentistry patients. You may benefit from the comfort of sedation dentistry if you experience any of the following problems:

Dental Anxiety

If you have dental anxiety, you're not alone. About 15% of adults in the United States avoid regular dental checkups out of anxiety. Since our practice focuses on addressing more complex oral health problems, we're used to caring for patients who feel anxious about their appointments.  

Sensitive Teeth

If you have sensitive teeth or a sensitive gag reflex, it can be nearly unbearable to sit through a dental visit with tools in your mouth and water splashing around. Sedation dentistry can help you relax and feel comfortable during this process, allowing your dentist to work more efficiently on your teeth. 

Trouble Sitting Still

Dental anxiety can make it difficult to sit comfortably through an appointment, as can conditions like ADHD, arthritis, and Parkinson's disease. Sedation dentistry can relax both your body and mind to make your dental appointment easier and more enjoyable. 

Complex Dental Issues

Our dentist and the team at our Fayetteville, NY, dental office are pleased to offer more complex dental procedures, such as the placement of dental implants. Sedation dentistry allows you to sit through longer dental appointments comfortably so you can improve your smile sooner.  

How Sedation Dentistry Works

Sedation dentistry is just like normal dentistry, but with a bit of extra medical assistance to help calm your mind and body.

Our dentistry practice administers sedation medication in the form of an inhalable gas or a pill.

These options induce deep relaxation while still letting you stay alert and conscious throughout your appointment. 

Enjoy Dentistry With Greater Peace of Mind Contact Us for a Sedation Consultation

We completely understand that undergoing dental implant placement, gum disease treatment, and other periodontal procedures can feel intimidating and induce anxiety. Our sedation techniques can help you manage your worries so you can get the dental care you need. Led by Dr. Vlassis, our friendly team will do everything possible to keep you calm and confident in your care every step of the way.

Start the process by requesting a consultation at our Fayetteville, NY, dental office, where we proudly serve patients throughout Upstate New York, including those from Syracuse, Manlius, and all of Onondaga County. Please fill out these important forms and bring them with you to your first appointment.

New Patient Form​      HIPAA Form

To make your appointment, you can contact us online, but the best way to reach us is by phone. We invite you to call:

(315)-637-0777
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We Offer Tried-and-True Sedation Methods Nitrous Oxide and Oral Conscious Sedation

Both forms of sedation we administer at our Fayetteville, NY, practice, serving patients from Syracuse and Manlius, are conscious sedation methods. With conscious sedation techniques, the patient remains alert and can communicate with our team throughout their dental procedure. The methods we offer are: 
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Nitrous Oxide 

Commonly referred to as "laughing gas," nitrous oxide sedation is a form of conscious sedation that is administered through a mask placed over the patient's nose. Though some patients fall asleep or experience slight amnesia with nitrous oxide sedation, most remain awake but pleasantly relaxed during treatment. 
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Oral Sedation

We can prescribe oral sedation pills for individuals who suffer from dental anxiety. These are taken about an hour before the appointment. Though the patient will remain awake during their procedure, the medication significantly reduces or eliminates anxiety while also inducing a calming effect that helps the patient relax.

What if I Need Something Stronger?

Our patients most commonly receive oral conscious or nitrous oxide sedation. However, our dental practice is well-versed in all types of sedation dentistry in order to serve the widest variety of needs. If you have especially intense anxiety or require especially complex dental treatment, our dentist provides the following options.

We Offer General Anesthesia

At a Separate Facility

We use general anesthesia when the scope or degree of a procedure necessitates that a patient is unconscious for comfort and safety. In this case, your procedure will be performed at an outside facility, and your anesthesia will be administered by a trained anesthesiologist. General anesthesia puts a patient into a state of total unconsciousness, meaning they will be completely sedated for the entirety of their treatment. 

We Combine Local Anesthesia

With Conscious Sedation

Local anesthesia is a mild anesthetic that numbs sensation in your mouth while not interfering with your mental state or physical function. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation calm the mind and body but do not numb pain, which is where local anesthesia comes in. In combination, they offer a virtually painless and worry-free experience. We perform procedures with local anesthesia and sedation here at our Fayetteville office.

The Sedation Dentistry Process

As the first periodontist in Central New York to also place implants, Dr. Vlassis is highly experienced in using sedation dentistry to keep patients comfortable.
As the first periodontist in Central New York to also place implants, Dr. Vlassis is highly experienced in using sedation dentistry to keep patients comfortable.

Meet For a Consultation

Ask us about sedation dentistry during your periodontal care consultation. Our dental team will review your medical history and consider the procedure you're undergoing to determine the best sedation method for you. 

Follow Pre-Op Instructions

Before your appointment, our dentist will give you pre-operative instructions to follow for a successful surgery.

These will vary based on your procedure and the form of sedation you're taking, but they may include avoiding certain medications for a few days or not eating and drinking for several hours before your appointment. 

Arrange Transportation

The effects of our lightest sedation method, nitrous oxide, will wear off about 15 minutes after the flow of gas stops. This means you can safely drive yourself to and from the appointment.

However, oral sedation and general anesthesia require you to plan a ride to and from your appointment in advance. 

Follow Post-Op Instructions

Just like your pre-op instructions, our dentist will provide post-op instructions to properly care for your health after your procedure.

If you received anything heavier than nitrous oxide sedation, you should plan to take the rest of the day off to relax and recuperate.

Tackle Dental Anxiety: Call (315) 637-0777

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Dr. Vlassis is an excellent Doctor. I have been going to him since 2003. I have had numerous implants done by him and they are all functioning well and have had no issues with any of the work he had done. 

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Since I started going to Dr. Vlassis' practice my mouth has stabilized and is no longer contributing to my RA symptoms. I had a deep cleaning yesterday and can say that Jody does a great and very thorough job. I would not go anywhere else.

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James M. Vlassis DDS, MS, PC Periodontal Care & Dental Implants

Dr. James Vlassis is a board-certified periodontist who offers treatment of the very highest caliber. Patients choose him because of several distinctions. 

  • Is the only diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in the area
  • Holds a United States Patent on dental implants
  • Has performed more than 25,000 implant procedures
  • Has published more than 40 articles in his field

Schedule a consultation at our office today by calling (315) 637-0777.

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