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Sedation Dentistry in Crescent Springs, KY

Heritage Dental Center provides advanced sedation dentistry services to help you receive the dental care you need without anxiety or discomfort. Our experienced team at our Crescent Springs location specializes in creating comfortable, stress-free experiences for all patients.

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Hours of Operation:

Monday:  8am-5pm
Tuesday:  8am-5pm
Wednesday:  8am-5pm
Thursday:  8am-5pm
Friday:  8am-3pm
Saturday:  Closed
Sunday:  Closed

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Dr. Brunelle

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Sedation Options Offered at Our Crescent Springs Location

Nitrous Oxide

Or laughing gas, offers mild sedation, helping with relaxation and pain reduction. It’s safe for most patients and wears off quickly with oxygen, leaving you alert and able to drive home.

Oral Conscious Sedation (OCS)

provides deeper relaxation, keeping you calm and drowsy during treatment. While you can still stand and respond, many patients have little memory of the procedure, making it ideal for those with dental anxiety.

Intravenous Sedation (IV)

is used for shorter treatments, delivering quick effects that may make you feel like you slept through the procedure. While grogginess may occur, it fades within hours. IV and OCS require a ride home, as sedative effects can last up to 24 hours.

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Reasons to Use Sedation in Dentistry

Sedation dentistry serves multiple important purposes in dental care, from helping our Crescent Springs patients manage severe anxiety and nervousness during procedures. Sedation dentistry is used during complex, lengthy or invasive treatments like fillings, extractions, root canals, implants and bone grafting. 

Sedation is particularly helpful for patients with sensitive gag reflexes or special needs, allowing them to comfortably receive dental care. It enables dentists to perform necessary procedures while keeping patients relaxed throughout the process.

Who Is A Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

  • Patients with
    Dental Anxiety
  • Individuals Undergoing
    Complex Treatments
  • People with
    Sensitive Gag Reflexes
  • Patients with
    Special Needs
  • Individuals Needing
    Multiple Procedures

Important Things to Know About Recovering From Sedation Dentistry

After undergoing sedation dentistry, it's crucial to prioritize proper recovery by resting for the remainder of the day and having someone drive you home due to potential coordination impairment. Patients should expect to feel drowsy or groggy for several hours following the procedure and should avoid any strenuous physical activities until the sedative effects have completely worn off. 

To ensure the best possible recovery, it's essential to carefully follow all post-procedure care instructions provided by your dental care team.

Our Sedation Dentistry Process

During your initial consultation, your dentist will assess your health and recommend the best sedation option. Your comfort and safety is our top priority.

  1. Initial Consultation: Your dentist evaluates your health and recommends suitable sedation methods.
  2. Sedation Administration: You’ll receive the form of sedation decided by you and your dentist (oral, nitrous oxide or IV).
  3. Monitoring: Our staff tracks vital signs throughout for safety.
  4. Treatment: Your dentist performs dental work, which may feel like it happens quickly.
  5. Recovery: Post-procedure grogginess requires a driver; recovery varies by sedation type.
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Why Crescent Springs Locals Trust Us for Anxiety-Free Dentistry

Crescent Springs locals trust us for anxiety-free dentistry because we prioritize patient comfort and offer a range of sedation options tailored to our patients. Our compassionate team creates a calm, welcoming environment to ensure a stress-free experience. We make dental visits easier for those with anxiety, allowing them to receive the treatments they need without fear or discomfort.

Reviews From Our Crescent Springs Patients

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Pam Felts
Crescent Springs

Dr. Burnelle, has great patience, and caring! She listens completely to the patient. Nicole goes way beyond for her patients! She's very skillful, attentive, and so caring! She has amazed me with my dentures. Sam and Sherry at the front desk remember and greet you each time, they accommodate any scheduling needs you have. I honestly recommend this office. They will do anything to make your dental experience carefree and painless as possible! I enjoyed working with them and continuing my dental needs here. They did a great job with surgery, extractions, dentures and more. Please give them a try. Thanks guys!!

Alissa Emery
Hebron

The front staff was amazing from the first call. Mackenzie took me back and was very professional and very sweet. She did a great job of making sure I was comfortable. The doctor was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions and go over everything with me in a way that made sense. The staff will go over costs with you so you are not blind sided by a bill. This is what I have been looking for in an office all along I will definitely be making them my permanent practice!! Thank you all so much!!!

Suzanne G
Hebron

Dr Kumar and his staff are amazing! They worked with my elderly father with dementia and were able to make us feel like family right from the start. They took care of my dad and his immediate dental needs with care, confidence, and professionalism. I cannot say thank you enough and I am going to be visiting them for all of mine and my family’s dental needs. Wonderful experience which we are truly grateful for.

Tony Amdi
Hebron

As many people who hate going to the dentist, I am no exception, but I have to say, this is the best place I’ve ever gone to. The staff is incredibly friendly and the doctor is amazing! He does a fantastic job minimizing any pain. 5 stars all the way! I’ve never felt so relaxed going to a dentist before!

Kelly Jackson
Hebron

Dr. Kumar is absolutely amazing! I have Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is horrible if you have to go to the dentist, but my experience was absolutely wonderful! When I walked into the office I had tears in my eyes and Candy and McKenzie were extremely warm and assuring that everything would be okay, and offered nitrous oxide to keep me calm! I took them up on it!!!!! Dr. Kumar was extremely kind and he worked incredibly fast! I will never go to another dentist! They have a client for life! Thank you everyone who helped me!!!!!!

Jeff Frisch
Crescent Springs

Sheri was beyond fabulous. She went out of her way to save my son’s teeth from getting pulled. She was beyond amazing. Patient caring etc. Lisa was so caring and so helpful at setting up the payment plan. Sheri and Tiffany were fantastic and helped my autistic so feel comfortable. Kesha was fabulous too. Dr Brielle was terrific. She was so professional and helped my autistic so be relaxed for his root canals

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