Children's Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry for Kids in West Jordan
If the dentist makes your child anxious, safe sedation keeps them calm and comfortable, from light laughing gas to fully asleep care. We'll always start with the gentlest option that fits.
Always the lightest option
We recommend the gentlest sedation that still lets your child get great care.
Safe and monitored
Every plan starts with a health review, careful dosing, and monitoring throughout.
Calm, positive visits
Great for nervous kids, a strong gag reflex, or a lot of treatment in one visit.
What is sedation dentistry?
Sedation is simply a safe way to help your child relax during dental care. Some children feel nervous in the chair, have a strong gag reflex, or need a lot of treatment at once, and sedation lets us provide that care gently, so the visit stays positive.
It ranges from light laughing gas that wears off in minutes to fully asleep care for bigger treatment. We'll walk you through every option and answer your questions before you decide.
Our sedation options
From the lightest touch to fully asleep care. Tap any option to learn more.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Light, fast-wearing-off relaxation through a little nose mask.
Learn moreOral Sedation
A calming medicine taken by mouth a little before the visit.
Learn moreSleep Dentistry
Comfortable options that let your child sleep through their care.
Learn moreGeneral Anesthesia
Fully asleep, monitored care for extensive or complex treatment.
Learn moreWho is sedation for, and when?
Sedation can help children who feel very nervous, have a strong gag reflex, have trouble sitting still, or need several treatments finished in one visit. It's also a real help for many children with special healthcare needs.
We recommend it when it genuinely makes care easier and more comfortable, never as a default. If lighter reassurance and a gentle pace are enough, that's what we'll do.
How we keep sedation safe
Every sedation plan starts with a careful review of your child's health history. We tailor the type and dose to their age and weight, deeper sedation is delivered by a trained anesthesia provider, and your child is monitored closely from start to finish.
We'll send clear instructions before the visit and go over recovery afterward, so you always know exactly what to expect.
We'll always recommend the lightest, safest option that lets your child get the care they need, comfortably.
Where to Find Us in West Jordan
Our Southpoint office sits near 9000 South and 1300 West in West Jordan, just east of Redwood Road and about a mile east of Bangerter Highway. We're minutes from Gardner Village, Veterans Memorial Park, and Jordan Valley Medical Center, with free parking right out front.
Wasatch Pediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics: Southpoint 9071 S 1300 W Suite 100 West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 676-3700 Call to BookAlso Serving Families Near West Jordan
Just outside West Jordan? We welcome patients from across Salt Lake County.
Common Questions About Sedation
Is sedation dentistry safe for children?
Yes, when it's carefully dosed and monitored. We review your child's full health history first, tailor everything to their age and weight, and watch them closely throughout. We always recommend the lightest option that will do the job.
Will my child be asleep?
It depends on the option. Laughing gas and oral sedation keep your child awake and relaxed, while sleep dentistry and general anesthesia let them doze or sleep fully. We tailor the choice to your child.
How do you decide which sedation to use?
We consider your child's age, anxiety level, health history, gag reflex, and how much treatment is needed, then recommend the lightest, safest option that works.
Can my child eat before sedation?
For lighter options a small meal is usually fine, but deeper sedation needs a fasting window. We'll give you clear, specific instructions when we schedule the visit.
Have a nervous child?
Call (801) 676-3700 and we'll help you find the gentlest option.