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Sedation Dentistry

Accent Dental of Wentzville - Sedation Dentistry for Kids

We understand that going to the dentist can be scary for some children. Here at Accent Dental, we want to make our patients as comfortable as possible. High-quality patient care is of the utmost importance, and we only offer the safest possible options for our young patients. Your dentist in Wentzville, MO currently offers two options for an anxious child that may need to receive treatment more complex than a routine check-up. 

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Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, helps patients relax during their dental visits. The child will be given a small breathing mask to place over their nose, and the gas will take up to 20 minutes to take full effect. Inhaling nitrous oxide allows the patient to remain fully awake and keep all natural reflexes. They will just experience a sense of calmness and some light-headedness. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recognizes this technique as a safe, effective technique to use for treating children’s dental needs. When the procedure is over, the child will breathe pure oxygen just to clear out any remaining effects of nitrous oxide.

Accent Dental Wentzville currently offers nitrous oxide, oral sedatives, and general anesthesia for patients who may require it. For general anesthesia, we partner with Premier Dental Anesthesiology to provide safe sedation during the dental procedure. Each treatment is performed in our office by a state licensed board certified anesthesiologist. 

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General Anesthesia

General anesthesia will be provided by a board certified anesthesiologist and the anesthesia team from Premier Dental Anesthesiology.  Oral or nasal sedatives will be given prior to separation from the parents or caregiver.  In a matter of minutes, the sedation will allow for an easier separation from parents or caregiver and the child will be taken to the treatment room.  Parents or caregivers will be shown to the waiting room and reunited with the child in the recovery room for wakeup.  In the treatment room, general anesthesia will be induced as the child breathes into an anesthesia mask.  After the child is completely asleep, an IV and nasal breathing tube will be placed.  Upon completion of the dental treatment, the IV and breathing tube will be removed and the child moved to the recovery room.  In recovery, the child will awaken in the presence of the parents or caregiver.  Children can be safely discharged after approximately 30 minutes in the recovery room.
 
Missouri State Law requires medical insurance to cover anesthesia for the following individuals:
 
  • A child under the age of five.
  • A person who is severely disabled.
  • Someone who has a medical or behavioral condition which requires general anesthesia when dental care is needed.
There are however some patients who are not candidates for in-office anesthesia due to medical conditions. These patients will need to be treated in a hospital setting. Please call your dentist in Wentzville, MO to find out if your child is a candidate.  
 
Accent Dental partners with Premier Dental Anesthesiology, which provides in-office dental anesthesia by board certified anesthesiologists. Premier Dental Anesthesiology brings to the dental office the finest standard of anesthesia care, no less than that expected at major medical centers. This partnership allows your child to get the care they need in a comfortable, familiar environment, performed by your dentist, while a board-certified anesthesiologist monitors your child’s sedation needs.

Meet Your Award-Winning Doctors

Our pediatric and general dentists in Wentzville, MO are committed to providing excellence in restorative dentistry. Our pediatric dentists use the latest in dentistry techniques including digital X-rays, to provide a beautiful and healthy smile and additionally believe strongly in education to prevent oral health problems before they occur in children.
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Dr. Lisa Haines
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Dr. Eric Hosler
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Dr. Karlton Smith
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Love this dentist office and the new dentist is amazing! We've been coming here for many years and never a bad experiance. Even my nervous baby, now a teen enjoyed her visit today. We like this office so much we drive an hour from Illinois to come here. Clean office, friendly knowledgeable staff, runs mostly on time and you can tell they care for your child. Thank you for another well executed and pleasant appointment!
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I am so grateful for this place. I was a first time mom and my son had to be put to sleep to get some dental work. He is 4 years old and they took their time and went through every step with me. The scheduling and the process was so so smooth. Thank you so much
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Delores F.
Phoning in to look for same day appointment they more than just accommodating, they were helpful. They care, all of the staff my 2 year old daughter and I encountered were great at trying to make her comfortable with the experience. Very happy they are near us to take this kids too in the future.
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Ryan S.
Everyone at this facility is absolutely wonderful. They all do great with my kids. They make them feel comfortable and tell them exactly what they are gonna do before they do it. They keep me informed as to what is going on. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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