Sedation Dentistry

We want every child to have a positive experience at The Little Tooth Company. Pediatric dentistry is our specialty, which makes us the experts at providing comfortable, anxiety-free dentistry for our patients. We take it one step further to make each visit fun, interactive, educational, and a truly special experience. We recognize each child is an individual with their own unique needs and treat them the way want to be treated.

Our team really puts our patients at ease. We encourage them to ask questions about their dentistry and oral health. When they need a little extra help relaxing, or if they have health or developmental challenges that make treatment difficult, we offer three levels of sedation to make treatment possible.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas as it is sometimes called, is our mildest form of sedation. It takes the edge off for anxious kids. Since it enters the system quickly through a small nose mask and we can control it throughout treatment, we always administer the right amount to keep your child relaxed. 

Once we turn off the nitrous oxide, it leaves the system quickly so that you child feels completely normal within minutes. It is completely safe for most patients.

Hospital Dentistry

Parents have an option to have their child sedated in the hospital setting – we often make recommendations based on the type of treatment the child requires, medical conditions, parent preference, soonest availability, and insurance coverage. We can typically accommodate patients in within a reasonable time-frame, and will work closely with the hospital to arrange booking the case. Hospital dentistry allows patients to have their necessary dentistry with additional medical support that a hospital provides. 

For patients with extensive treatment plans, very young patients, children with behavioral or developmental challenges that make dental treatment difficult or uncomfortable, in-hospital sedation provides a comfortable solution.

Before proceeding with in-hospital sedation, we will ask for a full health history to rule out any potential complications. We will first schedule a consultation to help you make the best decision for your child that will be effective and allow them to achieve good oral health.

Contact Us to Learn More

We welcome new patients to both our Southington and Waterbury, CT dental offices. If you have questions about how sedation dentistry can benefit your child, give us a call! We look forward to meeting you.