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COVID-19 Update from Sioux Falls Smiles

To Our Patients,

We understand and deeply respect that you may be concerned about coronavirus in public places, even at our state-of-the-art sterilized office.

Our first priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. And that is a priority we take extremely seriously, even with the current disruptions we’re all experiencing.

It has been a very difficult decision, but we have decided that it is in the best interest of our community, our team, and our patients that we not see patients for the time being.

If you do have a scheduled appointment, we will be reaching out to you directly to get you rescheduled to a future date.

This is just one more way that we can show our high level of care for you … and for everyone in our community. We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at 605-250-4651.

Sincerely,

Dr. Valerie Drake
Sioux Falls Smiles

Soothe Your Nerves With Sioux Falls Sedation Options

Our caring team does our best to put you at ease, whether you’re visiting our office for a dental emergency or a routine dental cleaning. But we know you may sometimes still feel nervous, even with our gentle touch and soothing amenities like pillows and headphones. When you need a little extra help to relax, ask us about our sedation options in Sioux Falls.

Our sedation dentistry will:

  • Enable you to easily ignore sights, smells, and sensations that bother you
  • Make you feel more confident about your future dental visits
  • Offer you a choice of three different kinds of sedation, so you can choose the one best suited to your level of anxiety and the treatment you are receiving
  • Keep you deeply relaxed for long or complex procedures or during multiple procedures
  • Relieve a sensitive gag reflex

To schedule an anxiety-free appointment, call us today at 605-250-4651.

Find the Level of Dental Sedation You Need

Your sedation choices range from laughing gas, which is mild enough even for young children, to IV sedation. Here are some factors to consider for each:

  • Laughing Gas – We can easily increase or reduce the amount you receive during your treatment, making this our most flexible form of sedation. It takes effect almost immediately when you breathe it in through a small mask over your nose. It wears off rapidly too and won’t leave you feeling groggy as other kinds of sedation can.
  • Oral Sedation – You can take a safe prescription pill at home, so you’ll arrive at your appointment already feeling relaxed. You’ll be less aware of your surroundings than with laughing gas, yet you’ll still be able to understand and respond to us. Because its effects last several hours, you will need a ride home.
  • IV Sedation – You’ll receive our strongest form of sedation intravenously. It’s a great choice for long or complicated procedures or for undergoing several treatments in a single visit. Many patients don’t remember much about their appointment when it’s over!

To find out more about our sedation options in Sioux Falls, call Sioux Falls Smiles at 605-250-4651 or use our to schedule online.

Common Questions About Sedation Options

We offer a choice of three kinds of sedation to ensure you’ll remain relaxed while we are working on your smile. Laughing gas (inhaled sedation) and oral conscious sedation (anti-anxiety medication) are on the milder side. IV sedation, which is much deeper, is also available for our patients who have severe dental anxiety or are having multiple procedures done at once. This one puts you in a sleeplike state during your entire visit.

Yes. Sedation options have been used for decades to relax millions of patients and help them remain stress-free during dental treatment. Our three sedation options are FDA cleared, and their safety is supported by clinical research. In fact, inhaled sedation is so safe that we can even use it for kids. No matter which option you choose, we are trained to closely monitor you the entire time.

Different levels of sedation last for different lengths of time. Laughing gas will last throughout your exam or treatment, and we can give you more gas if needed. You will feel like yourself almost immediately after. IV sedation and oral sedation are heavier forms of sedation, so their effects last longer, typically hours. For these, you will need someone to take you home.

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