{"id":81,"date":"2023-06-15T16:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T16:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2023-08-02T16:11:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T16:11:10","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-sedation-dentistry-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-sedation-dentistry-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs About Sedation Dentistry for Kids, Answered!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-sedation-dentistry-for-kids\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mom and son smiling while talking to dentist\" class=\"wp-image-82\" width=\"327\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Does your child have a fear of needles? Do they struggle with dental-related anxiety or have a condition that makes it near impossible for them to stay calm and comfortable in the treatment chair? If so, you may have heard that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">dental sedation<\/a> can help. Whether you\u2019re considering nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, or general anesthesia, it\u2019s completely normal to have questions on your mind beforehand. The good news is that you can learn the answers to frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry for kids right here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Is My Child a Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mild dental sedatives, like nitrous oxide, are safe for the large majority of patients, including children. However, even with this calming solution, your child\u2019s dental team will need to consider a few important factors before determining if they are a candidate, including if they have any allergies or if they are taking certain medications. That\u2019s why scheduling an initial appointment is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How Long Does Sedation Dentistry Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That depends on the type of dental sedation your child gets! For example, the effects of nitrous oxide dissipate within minutes of removing the nasal mask. That means that they can go back to school or whatever else their typical day includes \u2013 they won\u2019t feel tired or groggy at all. More powerful sedatives, on the other hand, can last for 5+ hours. As a result, they will need some time after their appointment to relax and take it easy. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Will My Child Remember Anything with Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many dental sedation options come with an additional perk: your child may have little to no memory of their time in the treatment chair! This often results in decreased anxiety at future visits since a more positive association with the dentist\u2019s office is made at each and every appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Does Dental Insurance Cover the Cost of Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, dental insurance providers only cover the cost of \u201cmedically necessary\u201d treatments. Since sedation dentistry is considered a \u201cluxury,\u201d it usually isn\u2019t covered. With that said, there are a few exceptions. For example, if your child needs multiple teeth extracted, then their provider may cover a portion of the cost. So, don\u2019t hesitate to double-check the fine print on their plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Bryce Cushing<\/a> is proud to be a top-rated pediatric dentist in Papillion \u2013 it means his goal of showing children that dentistry is nothing to be scared of is working! His 15+ year career in the dental field began at Utah State University, which is where he earned his undergraduate degree. After that, he graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and completed a pediatric residency at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Passionate about advanced training and continuing education, he also is an active member of professional organizations, like the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. If you have a question about your child\u2019s dental care or you would like to schedule an appointment for them, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(402) 773-7873<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Does your child have a fear of needles? Do they struggle with dental-related anxiety or have a condition that makes it near impossible for them to stay calm and comfortable in the treatment chair? If so, you may have heard that dental sedation can help. Whether you\u2019re considering nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, or general anesthesia, it\u2019s completely normal to have questions on your mind beforehand. The good news is that you can learn the answers to frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry for kids right here! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfsupdental.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-sedation-dentistry-for-kids\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>FAQs About Sedation Dentistry for Kids | Surf&#039;s Up Pediatric Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you interested in learning more about dental sedation? 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