Kind Kids Dental Pediatric Dentistry in Clackamas, Oregon

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Sedation Dentistry

Some children need a little extra support to receive dental care safely and comfortably. That is not a reflection of parenting — it is simply biology and developmental stage. Sedation, when used appropriately, allows us to provide complete, high-quality care while keeping your child calm, comfortable, and safe.

At Kind Kids Dental, we offer three levels of sedation:

  • Nitrous Oxide

    The mildest option, administered through a small nose mask. Nitrous takes effect within minutes and wears off completely before you leave the office. It is safe, effective, and appropriate for children with mild to moderate anxiety or those who need help staying still during longer procedures. Nitrous is administered by our clinical team.

  • Quick sedation

    For limited procedures like a single tooth extraction where a child's anxiety or behavior makes treatment difficult, we offer a quick sedation option that goes beyond nitrous without requiring full general anesthesia or intubation. This is performed with an anesthesiologist present.

  • In-office general anesthesia sedation

    For children who require extensive treatment, are very young, or have medical or behavioral needs that make other approaches inadequate, we offer in-office general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist — not by the dentist. This is the highest level of safety we can offer, and it allows us to complete all necessary treatment in a single appointment rather than multiple traumatic visits.

We never recommend sedation unless it is genuinely in your child’s best interest. We will always explain the reasoning behind any recommendation and answer your questions fully before you make a decision.

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Let’s keep those tiny teeth shining! Schedule your child’s visit with our team by clicking the link below or calling our office at 503-658-3384. We look forward to seeing you!

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