Some people wonder why sedation is offered when they visit a dentist for kids in Carlsbad. For most dental appointments, sedation isn’t needed because the treatment is minimally invasive and the child is able to sit still during the procedure. But, in certain situations, it might make sense to consider sedation for the child.

If your child is visiting a dentist for kids in Carlsbad, these are a few examples of a time when sedation might be considered:

• If the child is having major dental work, which will require them to sit in the dental chair for a long period of time
• If the child is too young to understand the importance of sitting still for the dental work, and could possible cause harm by moving around during the procedure
• If the child has disabilities which prevent them from understanding the situation or being able to sit still in the dental chair
• If the child has anxiety or stress problems, and will be too traumatized by the dental treatment
• If the child has any other medical conditions which might impact the experience during the dental treatment

We recognize that each patient is unique, which is why we consider each situation before determining if sedation is the right solution. Here at Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry, our goal is to work closely with each parent, to make sure that your child is receiving the type of experience that you wish them to have.

Learn more about our pediatric dental office, and the treatments that we offer by calling Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry at: (760) 633-1131