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Calming Nerves With Sedation Dentistry
An estimated 9-20% of Americans avoid getting the dental care they need because of anxiety or fear. Fortunately, there are many ways to relieve dental anxiety!
K Family Dentistry of Pflugerville provides safe, compassionate sedation dentistry at 428 Grand Ave Pkwy #150 to help patients receive necessary dental care without fear or anxiety. Spearheaded by Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim, our practice recognizes that dental phobia and sensitivity often delay essential treatment. Whether you require routine cleanings, tooth extractions, root canal therapy, or complex dental implant surgery, our tailored sedation options ensure a completely relaxed, pain-free experience.
We offer multiple sedation levels customized to your comfort and health profile, including mild nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation. Nitrous oxide provides gentle relaxation that wears off quickly, allowing you to drive home safely after your visit. For higher anxiety or longer procedures, oral conscious sedation offers deeper calm while keeping you responsive throughout treatment. Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim closely monitor your vital signs and comfort levels every step of the way.
Conveniently located to serve patients across Travis and Williamson counties, K Family Dentistry brings anxiety-free dental care to Pflugerville, Round Rock, Wells Branch, Hutto, Manor, Windermere, Brush Creek, and Jollyville. We make sedation dentistry accessible by working with most major PPO dental insurances, offering flexible financing, and providing an in-house Dental Membership Plan alongside dental specials. Call 512-649-2828 to discuss your sedation options today.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is the use of sedatives, anesthesia, and other medications during dental procedures. At our practice, we combine laughing gas with a local anesthetic to help our patients achieve a state of comfort and calm. We offer sedation to patients who experience dental anxiety, have health conditions that make it difficult for their muscles to relax, or have other care needs that can make dental procedures strenuous or uncomfortable.
Sedation is also offered to help patients relax during a variety of routine or non-invasive procedures for a more pleasant experience. If you think sedation is right for you, discuss your needs with our team!
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Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide)
Known as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide has pain-relieving and anxiety-reducing properties, and often leads to feelings of euphoria and extreme relaxation. When using nitrous oxide as a sedative, we carefully adjust the precise amount required for each patient and procedure. When used alone, patients can typically head out the door immediately after their appointment due to its short-lived effects. However, when used in combination with sleep sedation, patients require someone to drive them home as well as supervision for 24 hours after the procedure.
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IV Sedation (For Extractions with Specialty Doctor)
We also offer intravenous sedation, in which sedatives and other drugs are administered through the vein. IV sedation has very few risks but many benefits for very anxious patients, or patients who need to undergo a large dental procedure. Depending on the level of sedation desired, it can induce varying stages of consciousness from moderate to deep sedation, and also blocks pain.
*Please note, we use IV sedation exclusively for tooth extractions only.
*Only available for extractions with specialty doctor
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Q: What types of sedation dentistry are offered at K Family Dentistry in Pflugerville?
K Family Dentistry offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation at 428 Grand Ave Pkwy #150. Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim help select the right sedation option based on your procedure type and personal comfort level.
Q: Will I be completely asleep during sedation dentistry?
Most sedation options offered—such as nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation—keep you deeply relaxed yet conscious and able to respond to questions. You will remain comfortable and pain-free throughout your procedure.
Q: Is sedation dentistry covered by insurance at K Family Dentistry?
Coverage varies depending on your PPO dental insurance plan and the necessity of the procedure. K Family Dentistry verifies insurance benefits and offers an in-house Dental Membership Plan and financing options for patients visiting from Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Hutto