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Greenville, TX · Nitrous, oral & IV sedationSedation Dentistry in Greenville, TX
If fear has kept you away from the dentist, you are not alone, and you do not have to grit your teeth through treatment. Longbranch offers three levels of sedation: nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation given by a board-certified anesthesiologist in our office.
- Three levels of sedation
- IV sedation by a board-certified anesthesiologist
- More work done in fewer visits
- Vital signs monitored throughout
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Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) suits mild nerves and wears off within minutes, so you can drive yourself home. Oral sedation is a pill for moderate anxiety; you will need a ride. IV sedation, given at Longbranch by a board-certified anesthesiologist, is the deepest level and works well for severe anxiety or long procedures. Your dentist recommends a level based on your health and the treatment planned.
Compare your options.
Every level is paired with local anesthetic, so the treatment area is numb. Sedation takes care of the nerves.
| Level | How it is given | Best for | Drive home? | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrous oxide | Breathed through a small nose mask | Mild anxiety, cleanings, fillings | Yes, it wears off in minutes | $50–$150 |
| Oral sedation | A prescribed pill before your visit | Moderate anxiety, longer visits | No, bring a driver | $150–$500 |
| IV sedation | Through a small IV, by a board-certified anesthesiologist | Severe anxiety, implants, extractions, several procedures at once | No, someone must bring you and take you home | $500–$1,500+ |
Costs are typical U.S. ranges per visit from published 2026 cost surveys; IV sedation is billed by the length of the appointment. Insurance rarely covers sedation for anxiety alone, though some plans pay for it with oral surgery. We give you the fee before your visit.
Sedation is not only for fear.
Dental anxiety or phobia
An estimated 9% to 15% of Americans avoid the dentist because of anxiety. Sedation lets you get care without dreading every minute.
A strong gag reflex
Relaxed muscles make impressions, X-rays and work on back teeth far easier.
Teeth that are hard to numb
Some people need extra help getting comfortable. Sedation and local anesthetic together make a big difference.
Long or complex treatment
Implants, extractions and several fillings or crowns can often be done in one sedated visit instead of four or five.
Years of put-off care
If it has been a long time, sedation can help you catch up on years of dental work in fewer appointments.
Patients with special needs
Dr. Charles Patterson led the Special Needs Clinic at Baylor College of Dentistry and is experienced with patients who need extra support.
From first call to the ride home.
Consultation and health review
We go over your medical history, medications and what worries you most, then recommend a level of sedation.
Instructions before your visit
For oral or IV sedation you will get written instructions about eating and drinking beforehand, and you will need to arrange a driver.
Treatment, with monitoring
For IV sedation, a board-certified anesthesiologist gives the medication and monitors your vital signs for the entire procedure. We do not start until you are relaxed.
Recovery
You rest until you are steady. With nitrous you can drive yourself; with oral or IV sedation your driver takes you home to rest the remainder of the day.
No lectures. No judgment.
Many of our sedation patients have not seen a dentist in years and worry about being scolded. That does not happen here. We have treated Greenville families since 1971, and our job is to get you comfortable and healthy, not to dwell on how long it has been.
- Tell us what bothers you most: needles, sounds, smells or the chair
- Ask for a break at any time
- Combine several treatments in one sedated visit
- Start with the $49 New Patient Special if you are new to us
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Before your sedation visit.
Will I be asleep during sedation dentistry?
With nitrous oxide you are awake and relaxed. With oral sedation you are very drowsy and many patients doze off. IV sedation is the deepest level; most patients remember little or nothing afterward, but you can still breathe on your own and respond.
Can I drive after sedation?
After nitrous oxide, yes, once it has worn off a few minutes later. After oral or IV sedation, no: you need someone to drive you home, and you should rest the remainder of the day.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
For healthy patients, dental sedation has a strong safety record. We review your medical history and medications first, and for IV sedation a board-certified anesthesiologist monitors your vital signs the entire time.
How much does sedation dentistry cost?
Typical U.S. ranges are $50–$150 for nitrous oxide, $150–$500 for oral sedation and $500–$1,500 or more for IV sedation, depending on how long the visit is. We give you the fee before your appointment.
Does insurance cover sedation?
Usually not for anxiety alone. Some plans pay for IV sedation with oral surgery such as extractions or implants. We check your benefits for you. Cherry and CareCredit can spread the cost into monthly payments.
What treatments can be done with sedation?
Almost anything: cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions and dental implants. Many patients use sedation to finish several treatments in one visit.
Treatments often done with sedation.
Easy to find, easy to park.
Longbranch Dental Center
4250 Joe Ramsey Blvd E
Greenville, TX 75401
(903) 455-4161
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Get the care you need, calmly.
Call or send a request and tell us what worries you. We will take it from there.