At Northwest Children's Dentistry, we pride ourselves on emphasizing prevention and good dental hygiene. Having good dental habits will go a long ways to avoid any procedures at our office. But even the most vigilant parent will sometimes have a child who needs a dental treatment.
In many cases, sedation is not needed for dental procedures. However, if your child has a high need for a procedure and has trouble sitting still, has low pain tolerance, has special needs, or depending on the treatment, we may recommend sedation. Sedation dentistry is safe and endorsed by the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
The two most common types of sedation we use at our office is nitrous oxide (commonly known as "laughing gas") or IV sedation, where the child is put to sleep. If we recommend IV sedation, we will always take the time to sit down with you and explain why we recommend it and what you can expect, along with providing you forms to take home and think about. As a parent, you will always be welcome to be with the child if we administer IV sedation.
As your child's pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to take care of all your children's dental needs. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at (520) 544-8522.
About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are doctor spouses who have been working as kids dentists in Tucson for years. They have deep ties to Tucson, as well as the surrounding Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and other areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children. If you’re looking for a general dentist for kids in Tucson, contact us today at (520) 544-8522.