Experience anxiety-free dental care with sedation dentistry. Dental anxiety affects millions of Americans, preventing many from receiving the essential care they need. At Newport Beach Dental Center, we understand how visiting the dentist can be unnerving — and how the prospect of treatment can feel overwhelming. That’s why our team, led by Newport Beach dentist Dr. Laura Sharbash, provides highly-accredited sedation dentistry options to ensure every patient receives necessary care in comfort.
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Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures, creating a stress-free, comfortable experience. Contrary to what some people believe, most forms of dental sedation don’t put you completely to sleep — they calm your nerves and reduce anxiety while allowing you to remain conscious and responsive throughout treatment.
The practice offers multiple levels of sedation to accommodate varying degrees of dental anxiety and procedure complexity:
Sedation dentistry may be an excellent option if you:
“Dr. Laura Sharbash and her office staff are amazing. I have extreme fear of dental work and she put me at ease when I came in. The office always accommodates the times I need to come in and works with my schedule. I highly recommend her as your dentist as I’ve had nothing but positive and pain free experiences when visiting her for dental work. She is extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled at her craft. 10/10 would recommend!” — Megan Hishmeh
“I have not gone to the dentist in probably over 10 years due to anxiety and panic attacks when I would go for teeth cleaning. I was looking for someone who would be patient and gentle with me (while also using nitrous oxide to help keep me calm of course) and she exceeded all my expectations! I feel as though I am getting better at staying calm since my experiences have been pleasant here and have been coming every 3 months now.” — Toni Collado
Sedation dentistry keeps you in a relaxed state while still conscious, unlike general anesthesia which renders you completely unconscious. With sedation, you remain responsive but feel calm and often have little to no memory of the procedure. You can respond to verbal cues from Dr. Sharbash throughout treatment.
Yes — when administered by qualified professionals. At Newport Beach Dental Center, your vital signs are continuously monitored throughout the procedure using advanced equipment. Dr. Sharbash works with experienced sedation specialists, and your full medical history is reviewed before sedation is recommended to minimize any risks.
No. In addition to sedation, local anesthesia is administered to numb the treatment area. The combination ensures you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout your procedure.
The immediate effects of IV sedation typically wear off within a few hours after your procedure. You may feel groggy or tired for the remainder of the day. Plan to rest at home, avoid driving or operating machinery, avoid alcohol, and avoid making important decisions for 24 hours. A companion must drive you to and from your appointment.
Coverage varies by provider and policy. Some dental insurance plans cover sedation when deemed medically necessary — such as for patients with certain medical conditions or severe dental anxiety. The office team can verify your benefits and discuss financing options for any uncovered costs.
