Sedation Dentistry - Cerritos, CA

Experience a Feeling of
Comfort with Dental Anesthesia

Leave Your Fear at the Door

Dental anxiety is an excessive negative emotional state associated with undergoing dental treatment. It’s often tied to previous traumatic experiences, such as severe pain or discomfort during or after a dental procedure. If you suffer from dental anxiety, you’re not alone. At OCLA Implant Center, our compassionate dentist Dr. Shawn Hofkes, and our team understand dental anxiety can be a serious barrier to getting professional surgical and restorative care.

We offer all types of dental anesthesia in Cerritos, CA, and will discuss the benefits and risks of each to help you make an informed decision about the best method to address your unique needs. We aim to help you feel completely at ease and deliver a gentle dental experience that exceeds your expectations. If you’re among the millions of people in the U.S. with dental anxiety and are looking for sedation anesthesia near you, you’ve found the right implant center!

Is Sedation Dentistry Right for Me?

  • Any degree of dental anxiety or fear
  • Overly sensitive teeth or gag reflex
  • Resistance to local numbing agents
  • Undergoing multiple or complex treatments
  • Trouble sitting through lengthy visits
  • Physical or cognitive issues

Our Sedation Dentistry Options

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Life

Anxiety is an important barrier to dental care because anxious patients tend to miss, delay, or cancel visits and only seek treatment in acute cases of inflammation, trauma, and/or infection. Patients with dental anxiety have greater rates of tooth decay, gingivitis, and aggressive gum disease, which can negatively impact dental, periodontal, and overall health. Dental anxiety can also impact self-esteem and self-confidence due to the consequences of poor oral health.

Dental anesthesia in Cerritos, CA, offers numerous benefits, especially if undergoing complex procedures like full mouth dental implants. It can significantly reduce or eliminate emotional and physical discomfort during your procedure, making it far more pleasant to restore oral health and well-being. In addition, sedation dentistry at OCLA Implant Center can make it feel like your dental procedure lasted a few minutes, even if it took a couple of hours.