Skip to content Choose the level of relaxation that fits you and your treatment, all in the office where you already get your care.
Dental sedation uses medication to help you feel calm and comfortable during treatment. It can help people with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, sensitive teeth, or trouble getting numb. It’s also an option for longer procedures, such as wisdom teeth removal, an extraction, or implant treatment.
At SmileCraft Dental, you can choose from several sedation options in the same office, so you don’t need a referral. Sedation is one part of comprehensive dental care under one roof. The team that cleans your teeth can also help you relax through more involved treatment. Before we recommend anything, we’ll review your health history and medications and explain each option in plain language.
Our office is on the Leander–Cedar Park line, convenient for patients from Liberty Hill, Georgetown, and North Austin.
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is breathed through a small mask over your nose. Most people feel calm and a little lightheaded, stay awake, and can talk. The effects wear off quickly once you remove the mask. Nitrous oxide is $150. It's also available for children who feel nervous.
For deeper relaxation, we can combine nitrous oxide with a sedative you take by mouth. You'll feel drowsy and relaxed, but you can still respond to your dental team. This combination can help patients who find nitrous oxide alone isn't quite enough.
IV conscious sedation delivers relaxing medication through a small line. It leaves you deeply relaxed and drowsy while you can still respond. We often use it for longer or more involved care, such as wisdom teeth removal or tooth extractions. Sedation with an anesthesiologist is also available at our practice. Ask a SmileCraft team member for details.
First, we’ll review your health history, medications, and the procedure you need. Then we’ll talk about how you’re feeling and choose a sedation level together. We’ll explain the costs, answer your questions, and give you time to decide. You never have to choose in the chair.
On the day of your visit, we’ll get you settled before starting your sedation. Then we’ll monitor you throughout treatment. Before your appointment, you’ll receive instructions for your sedation level so you know how to prepare. You can also use our Comfort Menu, which includes a blanket, a neck pillow, an eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones.
Afterward, follow the care instructions we give you. Nitrous oxide fades quickly, while oral and IV sedation take longer to wear off. Call us if anything feels off after your visit, or if you have questions while you recover.
We’re in network with most major PPO plans and also offer fee-for-service care. Sedation coverage varies by plan, so our front desk will review your benefits and give you a cost estimate before treatment. Ask about our Dental Savings Plan, which gives members 30% off most treatments. You can also apply for financing through Cherry on our website.
You’ll find us at 1513 E New Hope Dr Ste. A1, Leander, TX 78641, at the Leander–Cedar Park line. We’re near Cedar Park Regional Medical Center and the Cedar Park Costco.
| Area | Approx. Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Silverado Ranch | 5–8 min |
| Block House Creek | 5–8 min |
| Cedar Park | 5–10 min |
| Avery Ranch | 10–12 min |
| Crystal Falls | 10–12 min |
| Leander | 10–12 min |
| Mayfield Ranch | 10–15 min |
| Vista Oaks | 10–15 min |
| Apple Springs | 12–15 min |
| Bar W Ranch | 12–15 min |
| Brushy Creek | 12–15 min |
| Sendero Springs | 12–15 min |
| Travisso | 12–15 min |
| Lively Ranch | 15–18 min |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 15–20 min |
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Our sedation options are meant to relax you while you can still respond to your dental team. With deeper options, you may feel very drowsy and remember less of the visit. We’ll explain how your chosen level will feel beforehand.
Nitrous oxide wears off quickly after we remove the mask. Oral and IV sedation take longer, so plan to take it easy afterward. We’ll tell you what to expect for your option.
It depends on the type of sedation you receive. We’ll give you personalized instructions before your appointment so you can plan.
Nitrous oxide is available for children who feel nervous. We’ll review your child’s health history and talk with you before using it.
Let’s talk through your options and choose the one that feels right for you.
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