Butler Family Dental - Eugene

Sedation in Eugene

Sedation will keep you relaxed and stress-free during your dental treatment.
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Experience Dentistry Free From Stress And Anxiety

Sedation options are available to prevent you from feeling pain and discomfort during your dental procedure. There are several methods available and several may be combined to give you complete coverage. The type of sedation used will depend on your personalized treatment plan, your personal needs and the expert opinion of your dentist or specialist.

Types of Sedation

The different kinds of sedation available at our practice are as follows. We can temporarily numb the small area receiving the work, You can be sedated so you are still awake but completely relaxed, or you can numbed with nitrous oxide. Here’s some more information about each group:

Local Freezing

Everyone is familiar with this reliable standard. We patiently numb the area and then carefully inject a local anesthetic to put a small area of your mouth to sleep. You may feel pressure but will not feel pain.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is used in dentistry to help patients relax during dental procedures. It is administered through a mask over the nose, and the patient inhales the gas. Nitrous oxide induces a mild sedative and analgesic effect, reducing anxiety and pain perception. It acts quickly and is eliminated rapidly from the body. Dentists can control the dosage for a customized experience and to make sure your are properly prepared for the dental work.

The Benefits Of Sedation

Sedation and sleep dentistry are useful options that help us serve patients from all walks of life with many different challenges to overcome. Some of the benefits of sedation dentistry are as follows:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Sometimes the fear and worry can feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety shouldn’t stand between you and the dental treatment you need. If you have mild or extreme dental anxiety or fear is keeping you from seeking dental treatment, please speak up! We can help.

Make Time Fly By

For long procedures that leave you sitting in the chair with your mouth wide open for a long time, sedation will keep you relaxed and comfortable. Your procedure will be over before you know it.

Tailored for Your Personal Needs

Do you have a sensitive gag reflex? Chronic restlessness or restless leg syndrome? Does local freezing just not work for you? Sedation is really helpful in many different cases, ensuring that treatment is available to everyone.

Contact us today

to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rest assured that we talk to each and every one of our patients to understand their medical history to decide if sedation dentistry is the right option for you

When sedation is involved we always stress the importance of having a friend or family member drive you home and keep you company. It’s important to let the sedation wear off completely and give your body a rest before returning to your regular routine.

No sedation is painless and will help make your experience much more seamless and easy.

What Our Patients Are Saying

Fantastic Dental Practice

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    Halli Roussell
    3 weeks ago
    I have had severe dental anxiety my whole life and needed work done after 7 years of not being seen. Dr. Butler was recommended to me by a friend and I’m glad I took the recommendation. Everyone at the office is patient, affirming and gentle. I was supported before my first appt began and indicating I had high anxiety wasn’t missed. I appreciate that their office intake process is mindful of your intake survey after such bad experiences with dentists who brushed right over my anxiety before going on to make it worse. The first time I came in they allowed me to do a gentle intake where no work was done, to talk through my concerns and options before prescribing me something I could take for future appts to help get myself back to the office. I have always felt heard when presenting my concerns and have never been made to feel embarrassed or ashamed for being afraid which for those struggling with anxiety can be the worst part. I’ve now been back 4 times to get all my work done and the staff know my name now and follow up with me. It generally feels like the staff at Dr. Butler care and truly stand by their expertise as an office specializing in dental anxiety. As I’m writing this review also celebrating that I felt safe enough to come here by myself for the first time. It may not be needed for everyone but if dental anxiety has kept you away like it has for me. This is the right place for you to go.
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    Davin Yannick
    5 months ago
    The doctor did a comprehensive exam after a clerical error said I was meant to only have a short exam, the tech was kind and also very thorough. The front desk staff were pleasant and went out of their way to make sure I got accurate estimates without accidentally tripping my insurance company into thinking I’d had the work done already and used up my benefits. They were easily willing to do estimates for two different treatment options for me. I was able to get in for a new patient exam and for my long treatment appointment within a really reasonable time frame. I’m very happy with this whole office. I would recommend them.
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    Merril Tate
    5 months ago
    Careig,compassionate and professional. Best dental care I have had done in 3 years. New to this practice. Showed me excellent care for my special needs. Gentle teeth cleaning. Dr. Butter excellent bedside manner. Gave me options and his opinion on best way to go out my plan. Got my follow up appointment with in a week. Glad I changed the Bulter Dental Practice.
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    Neal Lundeen
    4 months ago
    My experience with Butler Family Dental has been wonderful. I had to choose a new dentist due to an insurance change in our household. My previous dentist has always been my dentist for 54 years.Butler Family Dental made this transition so smooth and a good experience. Thank you
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    Mark Peabody
    5 months ago
    I thought the Dental Hygenist was outstanding. She was 23 years old (Didn’t get her name) but she did some extra steps that ensured my teeth were clean and unstained.
    More
    Halli Roussell
    3 weeks ago
    I have had severe dental anxiety my whole life and needed work done after 7 years of not being seen. Dr. Butler was recommended to me by a friend and I’m glad I took the recommendation. Everyone at the office is patient, affirming and gentle. I was supported before my first appt began and indicating I had high anxiety wasn’t missed. I appreciate that their office intake process is mindful of your intake survey after such bad experiences with dentists who brushed right over my anxiety before going on to make it worse. The first time I came in they allowed me to do a gentle intake where no work was done, to talk through my concerns and options before prescribing me something I could take for future appts to help get myself back to the office. I have always felt heard when presenting my concerns and have never been made to feel embarrassed or ashamed for being afraid which for those struggling with anxiety can be the worst part. I’ve now been back 4 times to get all my work done and the staff know my name now and follow up with me. It generally feels like the staff at Dr. Butler care and truly stand by their expertise as an office specializing in dental anxiety. As I’m writing this review also celebrating that I felt safe enough to come here by myself for the first time. It may not be needed for everyone but if dental anxiety has kept you away like it has for me. This is the right place for you to go.
    More
    Davin Yannick
    5 months ago
    The doctor did a comprehensive exam after a clerical error said I was meant to only have a short exam, the tech was kind and also very thorough. The front desk staff were pleasant and went out of their way to make sure I got accurate estimates without accidentally tripping my insurance company into thinking I’d had the work done already and used up my benefits. They were easily willing to do estimates for two different treatment options for me. I was able to get in for a new patient exam and for my long treatment appointment within a really reasonable time frame. I’m very happy with this whole office. I would recommend them.
    More
    Merril Tate
    5 months ago
    Careig,compassionate and professional. Best dental care I have had done in 3 years. New to this practice. Showed me excellent care for my special needs. Gentle teeth cleaning. Dr. Butter excellent bedside manner. Gave me options and his opinion on best way to go out my plan. Got my follow up appointment with in a week. Glad I changed the Bulter Dental Practice.
    More
    Neal Lundeen
    4 months ago
    My experience with Butler Family Dental has been wonderful. I had to choose a new dentist due to an insurance change in our household. My previous dentist has always been my dentist for 54 years.Butler Family Dental made this transition so smooth and a good experience. Thank you
    More
    Mark Peabody
    5 months ago
    I thought the Dental Hygenist was outstanding. She was 23 years old (Didn’t get her name) but she did some extra steps that ensured my teeth were clean and unstained.
    More
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