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Comfortable and Safe Sedation for Every Child

At Knox Pediatric Dentistry, we offer the best sedation dentistry in Houston tailored to your child’s specific needs to deliver a safe, comfortable, and anxiety-free experience during dental treatments. Depending on your child’s age, anxiety level, and medical history, our Pediatric Dentist, Dr. King, will recommend the most suitable sedation method. From reviewing their health history to discussing every aspect of the procedure, our team informs parents before progressing with treatment. Our sedation medication options include
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” is a safe sedative used in dentistry to help patients relax during procedures. Administered through a nasal mask, it induces a calm and euphoric feeling while keeping patients alert. Its effects wear off quickly, allowing patients to return to normal activities soon after treatment.
(Laughing Gas)
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation uses medication before a dental appointment to help patients relax during procedures. While patients remain awake and responsive, they may have little memory of the treatment afterward. This method is ideal for those with dental anxiety or longer procedures.
, ideal for children with significant dental fear or past negative experiences. This gentle sedation helps your child remain calm while allowing them to stay awake and responsive during the procedure. Dr. King will assess each child’s condition to determine whether this option is right. We also offer
General Anesthesia (GA)
General anesthesia (GA) is a deep sedation method that renders patients fully unconscious during dental procedures. It is often used for complex surgeries, extensive treatments, cases of severe anxiety, or special needs. Administered by a trained anesthesiologist or dentist, GA ensures patient safety throughout, with recovery supervision necessary until the patient safely regains consciousness.
, administered by experienced dental anesthesiologists for more complex cases. This dental sedation for kids is typically recommended for very young children, those with severe gag reflexes, dental phobias, or those who have not responded to other treatments. Medicaly complex cases GA keeps the child completely unconscious throughout the procedure so they won’t feel or remember anything. Our team understands parents’ concerns when considering sedation, especially general anesthesia. However, the expertise of our Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists and highly trained Dental Anesthesiologists ensures that your child is in the safest hands, providing parents peace of mind.

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