Sedation Dentistry

At Golden Kids Dental & Orthodontics, we understand that some children may feel nervous or anxious during dental treatment. Our goal is to help every child feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed while receiving high quality pediatric dental care. We proudly offer pediatric dental sedation options for families throughout Lakewood, Arvada, Evergreen, Wheat Ridge, Morrison, West Pleasant View, and surrounding Colorado communities.

Our experienced pediatric dental team carefully evaluates each child’s individual needs and recommends the safest, most appropriate treatment approach to create positive dental experiences while protecting your child’s oral health.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Children

Nitrous oxide, commonly called laughing gas, is one of the safest and most commonly used forms of pediatric dental sedation. Many parents are already familiar with nitrous oxide from their own dental experiences.

During treatment, your child wears a small nose mask that delivers a carefully controlled mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. This gentle sedation helps children:

• Feel calm and relaxed
• Reduce dental anxiety
• Feel more comfortable during treatment
• Sit more still during procedures
• Have a more positive dental experience

Nitrous oxide sedation works quickly and safely. Children remain awake and responsive throughout treatment while feeling more relaxed and comfortable.

At the end of the appointment, pure oxygen is administered and the nitrous oxide leaves the body within minutes, allowing children to return to normal activities quickly.

Nitrous oxide is often recommended for:

• Mild dental anxiety
• Longer dental appointments
• Sensitive gag reflexes
• Children who need assistance relaxing during treatment

In Office General Anesthesia

For some children, in office general anesthesia may be the safest and most comfortable option for completing dental treatment. Our pediatric dentists work closely with experienced anesthesiologists to provide pediatric dental treatment under general anesthesia within our office setting.

This option may be recommended for:

• Very young children
• Extensive dental treatment needs
• Severe dental anxiety
• Children with special healthcare needs
• Children unable to tolerate traditional dental procedures

Receiving treatment in a familiar pediatric dental office environment with trusted doctors and staff can help reduce stress for both children and parents.

Under general anesthesia, children sleep comfortably while all necessary dental treatment is completed safely and efficiently in a single visit.

Hospital Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado

Some children may benefit from receiving dental treatment under general anesthesia at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Our pediatric dentists maintain operating privileges at Children’s Hospital Colorado, which is nationally recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the United States.

Hospital dentistry may be recommended for:

• Extensive dental treatment needs
• Severe dental anxiety
• Very young children
• Complex medical conditions
• Children with special healthcare needs
• Patients requiring advanced medical monitoring

Hospital based pediatric dental care allows treatment to be completed safely while your child sleeps comfortably under the supervision of highly trained medical and anesthesia professionals.

Our team works closely with families to ensure parents fully understand the treatment process, sedation recommendations, and what to expect before, during, and after care.

Safe Pediatric Sedation Dentistry

At Golden Kids Dental & Orthodontics, your child’s safety is always our highest priority. Before recommending any sedation option, our pediatric dentists carefully review:

• Medical history
• Dental treatment needs
• Age and developmental stage
• Anxiety levels
• Overall health considerations

We believe every child deserves compassionate, personalized care in an environment where they feel supported and comfortable.

Helping Children Have Positive Dental Experiences

Pediatric dentists receive specialized training focused on children’s oral health, behavior, growth, and development. Our team uses gentle communication techniques and child friendly care approaches to help reduce anxiety and build trust during every visit.

Families throughout Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Evergreen, Wheat Ridge, Morrison, and nearby Colorado communities trust Golden Kids Dental & Orthodontics for pediatric sedation dentistry because we focus on both exceptional care and positive patient experiences.