Sedation for Children in Apple Valley, MN

The American Society of Anesthesiologists recommend the following guidelines for fasting prior to dental surgery under general anesthesia: At Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we offer minimally invasive dentistry just for your child. 

• Up to 2 hours prior to procedure – clear liquids allowed
• Up to 4 hours prior to procedure – breast milk allowed
• Up to 6 hours prior to procedure – infant formula, non-human milk, light meal allowed
• 8+ hours prior to procedure – fried foods, fatty foods, meat allowed

 
*a light meal consists of toast and clear liquid

Call Us With Further Questions!

If you would like to learn more about general anesthesia or other questions, call Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Our dental team can't wait to meet you and the entire family.

The Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics team caters to nervous children, helping them enjoy their time in our dental office.

Our dental professionals adopt a gentle hand and are especially good at easing your child's fears. We can talk to them about their treatment, make sure they're familiar with the dental instruments, and even make their time with us fun.

Our Dental Team Builds Trusting Relationships

Your child's dentist in Apple Valley, MN builds trusting relationships with our young patients, and they are typically excited to visit our dental office.

We also work to meet the needs of differently-abled children, ensuring that they thrive in the dental setting.

We can talk to you about sedation dentistry for children who are especially anxious—having an invasive procedure or multiple treatments.

Besides anesthesia, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing or happy gas) and IV sedation as needed. We take a thorough health history for IV sedation before giving the green light, especially for new patients who have no health information on file.

Contact Your Pediatric Dentist Near Me

We want your child to love coming to the dentist, and we take steps to make that a reality. Of course, no two children are the same, but we can learn what puts your child at ease.

To schedule an appointment or, if you have questions, give us a call today.

Yes! Nitrous oxide is odorless and provides a very mild sedative effect to relax a child and help provide a positive dental experience. Our dental team has found that nitrous oxide and a favorite movie is a great combination in relieving anxiety and providing a needed distraction from the dental procedure. Nitrous oxide does not put your child to sleep and has a rapid onset and recovery. At the end of the dental procedure, your child will breathe 100 percent oxygen for five minutes, eliminating all effects of the nitrous oxide. There are no restrictions on activity or diet following administration of nitrous oxide.

Learn More By Calling Our Dental Office

If you think your child could benefit from sedation dentistry in Apple Valley, call us! Our dental team can't wait to meet you and the entire family.

At Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we often see very fearful and anxious children and understand how frustrating this can be for parents. You can be confident, however, that with our gentle, reassuring approach, most of these children become excellent dental patients once we have gained their trust. 

Benefits of Choosing a Pediatric Dentist in Apple Valley

In fact, one of the benefits of choosing a pediatric dentist in Apple Valley is that they have years of training and clinical experience in responding to the unique and diverse personalities of young patients of all ages. 

However, many of these children can also benefit from the use of dental sedation or general anesthesia. Using sedation dentistry, very anxious children, those who need complex dental treatment, or who have special health care needs can receive dental treatment in a safe, stress-free manner. 

Parents in Apple Valley appreciate having a pediatric dentist who has advanced training in working with children’s unique and varied needs. We treat children of all ages at Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, and Dr. Katie and Dr. Kyle are skilled at developing relationships that put them at ease and make oral health care a positive experience for them.

Call Our Apple Valley, MN Dentist Office To Learn More

If you have a young child who needs a dental examination or treatment, and you’re concerned about how receptive they’ll be, call us to schedule an appointment. We would be happy to discuss sedation options that allow him or her to have a positive experience and continue building trust and confidence during their routine checkups.