Sedation Dentistry in Sandy Springs, GA Snooze through your treatment & wake up to a new smile!
We offer sedation dentistry at our Sandy Springs, GA practice for people who have avoided the dentist out of fear, embarrassment or lack of time. We use oral sedation, taken as a pill before your visit. You stay in a deeply relaxed state, your vital signs are monitored throughout, and you will have little or no memory of your visit.
If fear, embarrassment or lack of time has made you avoid dentistry, your life is about to change!
New and safe sedation techniques mean you can have years of dental treatment done in a blink of an eye, with little or no discomfort. All of our dentists are highly trained and members of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). We have performed over 5,000 sedation procedures. It is hard to describe what a wonderful service Sedation has been for our patients.
Sedation medications are very safe and widely used in medicine. Your vital signs are monitored throughout your procedure. You will have little or no memory of your visit. You must be accompanied by an adult companion. Visit us for a consultation. Wake up to a new smile!
We offer one great sedation option at an affordable price.
When you are sedated you will be in a deeply relaxed state and unaware of the treatment being rendered. You will be able to safely respond to us if encouraged, but you will have virtually little to no memory of your visit.
Also, don’t forget that we also offer complimentary laughing gas with any visit for your comfort.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Roger Abbott, DDS. Last reviewed September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to put you in a deeply relaxed state so dental treatment can be completed while you are calm. We offer oral sedation, which is a pill you take before your appointment. Sedated, you are unaware of the treatment being carried out and can still safely respond to us if encouraged, but you will have little or no memory of the visit. Sedation is one way people who have avoided dentistry out of fear or embarrassment get treatment done. Whether it is appropriate for you is decided with your dentist.
How does sedation dentistry work?
With our oral sedation you take a small pill one hour before your dental visit, then relax in the office while it takes effect. An assistant settles you in a sedation chair with a blanket and headphones. Your vital signs are taken, and further medication is given to help your body relax to a sleepy state so the treatment you need can be completed. Vital signs are monitored throughout. You must be accompanied by an adult companion, who is given your post-operative instructions and drives you home.
Do I need someone to drive me home after sedation?
Yes — you must be accompanied by an adult companion who can drive you to your appointment and home again. Oral sedation is taken before you arrive, so you cannot drive yourself. When you wake, your companion is given your post-operative instructions and helps you to the car. Our guidance is to drink plenty of fluids once you are home, and we find our sedation patients are typically relaxed and napping for a good part of the rest of the day. Your own post-sedation instructions come from the team who treated you.
Will I remember my dental treatment?
You will have little or no memory of the visit. Under oral sedation you are in a deeply relaxed state and unaware of the treatment being carried out, though you can still safely respond to us if encouraged. That is why an adult companion is given your post-operative instructions rather than relying on you to remember them.
What sedation options does Dental TLC offer?
We offer oral sedation, taken as a pill before your dental visit, and we also offer laughing gas with any visit for comfort. Our dentists are members of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). Which option is right for you — or whether sedation is needed at all — is something to work out with your dentist at a consultation, where you will be asked about your medical history and the medications you take.