Pediatric Sedation Dentistry in Southlake, TX
Ensuring calm, comfortable visits for every child
What is pediatric sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry helps children feel relaxed during dental procedures, making their visits more comfortable and stress-free. We offer a range of options to ensure they feel safe and at ease. From laughing gas (nitrous oxide) to more moderate options, we tailor our approach based on your child’s needs and the type of procedure.
How sedation can make a difference
Sedation dentistry offers a range of benefits, from making dental procedures more comfortable for children to helping them feel more relaxed in the dental chair. With the right sedation option, your child can get the care they need without feeling anxious or fearful.
Helps anxious kids feel calm
For children who feel nervous about dental visits, sedation helps them relax and have a more positive experience.
Reduces the need for multiple visits
Sedation allows us to complete more extensive treatments in fewer visits, saving you and your child time and stress.
Peace of mind during procedures
For longer or more complex treatments, sedation ensures your child stays comfortable and still, making the procedure easier and faster.
Our pediatric sedation dentistry treatments
Laughing gas is a light and fast-acting sedation option that helps kids feel relaxed during their dental visit. It’s safe, effective, and wears off quickly, so your child can get back to their day with little to no side effects. We use laughing gas for routine procedures and smaller treatments to ensure your child is calm and comfortable.
For children who need a little extra help relaxing, oral sedation may be an option. Your child will take a mild sedative administered in our office prior to treatment to help them feel calm and comfortable. This can be a helpful option for children with significant dental anxiety who need more support than laughing gas alone. Your child will remain under close supervision throughout the visit, with our team carefully monitoring their comfort and safety from start to finish.
For more complex procedures or children who need a deeper level of sedation, either deep sedation or general anesthesia may be recommended. These options ensure your child is fully relaxed or completely asleep during the procedure, so they won’t feel anything. These are ideal for longer treatments or situations where it’s best for your child to be unaware of the procedure.
How the sedation treatment process works
Consultation and assessment
The first step is a consultation to understand your child’s needs and discuss sedation options. We’ll ask about your child’s medical history and help you choose the best sedation method for their comfort and safety.
Sedation administration
Depending on the sedation method, we’ll either administer laughing gas, oral sedation, or general anesthesia. Our team ensures that your child is completely comfortable and relaxed before any treatment begins.
Procedure and post-care
During the procedure, your child will be relaxed and comfortable, allowing us to perform the necessary treatment efficiently and effectively. Afterward, we’ll provide you with clear post-care instructions to ensure your child’s recovery is as smooth and easy as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Check out some of the most common questions parents ask us.
Yes! All of our sedation options are safe and administered by highly trained professionals. We carefully review your child’s medical history and individual needs to determine the safest and most appropriate sedation method. If you have questions about sedation, our Giggles and Grins team will be happy to discuss your options during your visit.
Sedation may be recommended if your child feels anxious, has special needs, or requires more extensive dental treatment. Because every child is different, we’ll review your child’s needs during a consultation and determine the best approach for their comfort and care.
After sedation, your child may feel a little groggy depending on the level of sedation used. We’ll provide detailed post-care instructions to help ensure they recover comfortably and safely. If you have questions before or after your child’s appointment, our team is always here to help.
What parents are saying
We love Giggles and Grins. Our family has gone to this pediatric dentist for over 16 years. We have always been greeted with a smile and treated like family. We highly recommend this dentist office.
My daughters (4 and 9) LOVE Giggles and Grins. While most kids say “we have to go to the dentist”, my kids are always asking, “when do we GET to go back to the dentist?” The staff is amazing and my daughters have a fabulous and fun experience every time they’re there! I highly recommend Giggles and Grins! :)
Today our 3 year old went back all by himself for the first time! X-rays, cleaning, and fluoride. He did amazing. My now 8 year old daughter has been going to Giggles and Grins since she was 3. We love our pediatric dentist! Always friendly, clean, professional, and really takes the time to get to know their patients.
We love everyone at the office. My daughter is always excited to go see Dr C. She always comes out smiling. I would recommend this practice to anyone who wants their child to be in great hands of people to truly care about their patients.
My boys love going to Giggles and Grins. We started our appointments when we lived in Fort Worth, we drove 45 minutes for our dental visits, it was worth every minute. Now we are closer, we still love it. Everyone is courteous and professional. They work with school schedules and the absolutely know how to work with kiddos. The goodie bag at the end of every visit is a nice touch.
G&G took such amazing care of my 4 year old! She had fillings done and they went over and above what was discussed in our initial consultation. We are cash paying and they worked with me to be able to pay for this and I’m very thankful for them. My daughter enjoyed her visits and looks forward to them! That makes a mommas heart happy. Thank you!
My experience here has been nothing below amazing! The entire staff takes great care of my daughter and her teeth and always makes sure to go over any concerns in detail. I really appreciate that they take their time and are always super friendly and eager to assist me when needed. It is so hard to find a trustworthy and loving place that checks all of my boxes, but this is one office I will keep my daughter at. Thank you everyone for sharing your love!
The Giggles and Grins Doctors and Staff are consistent in the level of care they provide my son with each visit. You feel the passion and heart they have for children and their families. Thank you for always having my child’s best interest at the forefront and keeping his smile bright!
Absolutely LOVED our experience at Giggles and Grins! They made my very nervous and anxious four year old so comfortable and extracted a tooth with absolutely no issue. We will go back! Highly recommend! Dr. C was the best!
Giggles and Grins and specifically Dr. Watts are amazing!! My 17 year old has been going here for years and actually looks forward to it! He loves Dr. Watts and feels like she’s a friend. She has filled cavities, checked his X-rays and consistently advised us about how his teeth are progressing and she’s always right! The staff and the office is welcoming, fun and cheerful and they will go the extra mile for my child! I will continue to drive to Southlake from Fort Worth because I trust these dentists so much! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!
This place is amazing. I don’t know if this is standard practice with pediatric dentist and this day and age, but I was absolutely Shock and Aww by how wonderful the staff in office set up. My kids were going Into their first dental appointment. I was expecting the worst in regards to crying, tantrums, etc. but instead my girls were joyful and left the office saying I miss the dentist. I want to come back. If that isn’t quite approved, I don’t know what it is. 10/10/10/10/10
The office is so inviting from the second you walk in the door. My son actually looks forward to coming to see the dentist! He says it so fun and that exactly what I want to hear. Also the doctors are all so great at taking the time really explain what needs my child has and how best to take care of my child’s teeth! I love it here and recommend all my friends take their kids as well!
I literally cannot recommend Giggles and Grins enough. My child is special needs (autistic/tuberous sclerosis/brain tumor) and really doesn’t like teeth brushing etc. They did an AMAZING job keeping him calm and making sure he felt safe and comfortable. It never felt rushed or forced. By the time we left he had made friends with the hygienists and was letting the dentist hold him. 10/10 would recommend them to anyone. I’m actually looking forward to our next appointment!