For Nervous Children

Is your child anxious about dental treatments? Then Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry is the place for you! We make extra efforts in providing a comfortable, confident and calm environment for you and your child.

Anxious Little One?

Because of the environment created by the dental team and Dr. Shawn, most of our patients at Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry are comfortable, confident and calm while at the office.

Occasionally, however, a child may feel anxious before or during dental treatment. A child who is particularly nervous or unfamiliar with dental treatment may require additional support in order to feel calm and comfortable. Nitrous oxide/oxygen, oral sedation, and deep sedation are three mechanisms that can be employed to provide this additional support. Our goal is to protect their experience of coming to the dentist so they always like coming to see us. Dr. Shawn will discuss the details, risks and benefits of both options with you to select the best modality for your child.

Sedation Pre-Op Instructions

Download our instruction card and follow carefully so that your appointment will be smooth sailing.

Conscious Sedation

Best Practices

• For nitrous oxide, we recommend a light meal before the appointment.

• For conscious sedation, remember no milk or food after midnight and only clear liquids up to 3 hours before their visit. If your child becomes sick (ear infection, cough, cold, virus) please call to reschedule.

• For IV sedation, the nurse will contact you with eating/drinking instructions the day before.

Our Expertise Includes

NITROUS OXIDE
Also known as laughing gas. Anxiolytic properties. Relaxes and distracts. Still have to give local anesthesia. Ideal for ages 5+ who are a little nervous. May take multiple appointments.
IV DEEP SEDATION
Performed with in-office pediatric anesthesiologist. Your child will be “asleep” but still breathing on their own. No crying/struggling. Best for more comprehensive treatment plans because we can complete all treatment at once.

Credentialed to provide in-office IV sedation. We proudly work with Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates, whose mission is to provide, safe, affordable and convenient pediatric anesthesia care to children in the pediatric dental office based setting.

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