Comfortable Dentistry, Personalized for You
Feeling anxious about dental treatment can make even a routine appointment feel overwhelming. Our Oklahoma City sedation dentistry options are designed to help make dental care feel more comfortable and manageable. If fear, past experiences, or concerns about discomfort have kept you from getting the care you need, you’re not alone.
Our team will take the time to understand what makes dental care difficult for you and help create a more comfortable, manageable experience from the moment you walk through the door.
Comfort Looks Different for Everyone
Sedation dentistry is not only for patients with dental anxiety. It can also help patients with a strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting comfortably, sensory sensitivities, or extensive treatment needs.
Every comfort plan is personalized. We will review your medical history, discuss your concerns, and recommend the level of sedation that is safest and most appropriate for your treatment.
Our goal is not to recommend the highest level of sedation. It is to recommend the right level for you.
More Than Relief From Dental Anxiety
Many people think sedation dentistry is only for patients who are afraid of the dentist. While it can certainly help ease dental anxiety, it's also designed to make treatment more comfortable, convenient, and stress-free for many different patients.
- 01 Feel anxious or nervous about dental treatment
- 02 Have avoided dental care for months or years
- 03 Need extensive treatment completed in fewer visits
- 04 Have a strong gag reflex
- 05 Have difficulty sitting comfortably for longer appointments
- 06 Have physical limitations or sensory sensitivities that make dental treatment more challenging
- 07 Have certain neurological or developmental conditions that may affect comfort during dental care
- 08 Have health considerations that may require additional planning or monitoring
- 09 Have had a difficult dental experience in the past
- 10 Simply want a more relaxed treatment experience
No matter your reason, our goal is simple: to help you receive the care you need in a way that feels comfortable and manageable.
Personalized Comfort
for Every Patient
No two patients are alike, which is why we offer four levels of sedation to match your individual needs, medical history, and treatment plan.
During your consultation, we’ll explain each option, answer your questions, and recommend the level of sedation that’s safest and most appropriate for you.
Level 1
Nitrous Oxide
Level 2
Light Oral Sedation
Level 3
Moderate Oral Sedation
Level 4
IV Sedation
Why Patients Choose CFD
for Sedation Dentistry
- Four levels of personalized sedation
- Level 4: IV Sedation with a board-certified physician anesthesiologist
- Comprehensive dental care completed under one roof
- The ability to complete more treatment in fewer visits when appropriate
- Personalized recommendations based on your health, treatment, and comfort needs
- A relationship-focused team caring for Oklahoma City families since 1981
Sedation Membership
Need sedation regularly? Ask our team about the annual sedation membership and whether it may be appropriate for your care.
Your Sedation Experience
From your first consultation to your recovery, our team is here to make every step simple, comfortable, and stress-free.
Consultation
We'll get to know you, review your medical history, discuss your concerns, and explain your treatment and sedation options.
Choosing Your Sedation Option
We'll recommend an appropriate level of sedation and provide clear instructions so you know what to expect before your appointment.
Comfortable Treatment
On the day of your procedure, our team will make sure you're comfortable before treatment begins. Throughout your visit, we'll carefully monitor your comfort and wellbeing while providing the care you need.
Recovery
Before you leave, we'll review your aftercare instructions and answer any remaining questions. If you've received oral sedation or Level 4: IV Sedation, you'll need someone to drive you home so you can rest comfortably.
Meet Your Anesthesiologist
S. David Cromwell, M.D.
Dr. Cromwell is a board-certified Anesthesiologist, licensed for pediatric, adult, geriatric, cardiac, obstetrical and vascular patients. Born in Edmond, OK, he studied at the Universities of Texas and Oklahoma and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his Anesthesiology residency at Scott and White in Texas, with extra training in pediatric anesthesiology.
Dr. Cromwell holds certifications in BLS, PALS and ACLS and is a member of the Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists. He enjoys spending time with his wife Tam, and five children Luke, Brooklyn, Ryan, Emmy Kate and Ella and enjoys hobbies including golf and hunting. The Cromwells attend New Song Church in Edmond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during dental treatment. The appropriate level of sedation depends on your health, anxiety level, treatment needs, and comfort preferences.
Sedation dentistry may help if fear or anxiety has made dental care difficult or caused you to avoid treatment. We’ll talk about what makes you uncomfortable, review your health history, and discuss which level of sedation may be appropriate for you.
In some cases, yes. Sedation can make longer appointments more manageable and may allow appropriate treatments to be coordinated into fewer visits. What can be completed safely will depend on your individual treatment plan.
You don’t have to choose on your own. We’ll consider your anxiety level, medical history, medications, treatment needs, and comfort preferences before recommending the safest and most appropriate option.
That depends on the type of sedation you receive. Some options provide mild relaxation while you remain fully aware, while deeper levels of sedation may result in little or no memory of the procedure. We’ll explain what to expect before your appointment.
Sedation dentistry can be appropriate for many patients when it is carefully planned around their individual health and treatment needs. We review your medical history and current medications before recommending sedation and determine which option may be safest and most appropriate for you.
It depends on the type of sedation. Patients receiving nitrous oxide are typically able to drive themselves afterward. If you receive oral sedation or Level 4: IV Sedation, you’ll need a responsible adult to drive you home and follow the aftercare instructions provided.
Comfortable Dental Care Starts Here
Whether you have been avoiding the dentist, need extensive treatment, or simply want a more comfortable experience, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your concerns, treatment needs, and personalized sedation options.
