Anesthesia & Sedation Options In Arvada, CO
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Dental Anxiety Is Real. We Take It Seriously.
For many of our implant patients, dental anxiety is the single biggest reason they have lived with missing teeth, ill-fitting dentures, or chronic pain for years.
At Arvada Dental Center & Implants, fear should never stand between you and a healthy smile. Dr. Gregory Bennett is Moderate IV Sedation Certified and our team is trained to deliver every level of sedation safely. We customize a sedation plan around your anxiety level, your medical history, and the complexity of your procedure.
Our 4 Sedation Options
From gentle to deep sedation, we offer every level FDA-approved for dentistry.
Numbs the surgical site. You stay fully awake and aware.
Best for: Single tooth implants, routine procedures, patients with minimal anxiety
Recovery: 2 to 4 hours
Can drive home: Yes
Included with implant treatment: Yes
A blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen inhaled through a small nosepiece. You feel calm and light within minutes while staying fully conscious.
Best for: Mild to moderate dental anxiety, patients who want to stay aware
Recovery: Effects wear off in 5 minutes
Can drive home: Yes
Included with implant treatment: Available on request
A prescription pill taken about an hour before your appointment. You arrive deeply relaxed with little to no memory of the procedure.
Best for: Moderate to severe anxiety, patients who want amnesia of the procedure
Recovery: Drowsy for several hours
Can drive home: No, requires driver
Included with implant treatment: Available on request
Sedative administered through an IV, allowing Dr. Bennett to control depth precisely. You remain technically conscious but in a dream-like state with little to no memory. Vital signs continuously monitored.
Best for: All-On-X, multiple implants, zygomatic surgery, severe anxiety
Recovery: Groggy for several hours, requires 24-hour rest
Can drive home: No, requires driver
Included with implant treatment: Yes, included in All-On-X, Zirconia Fixed Bridge, and Zygomatic treatment

Sedation Safety Is Non-Negotiable
Sedation dentistry is exceptionally safe when delivered by a properly trained provider. Dr. Bennett holds the Moderate IV Sedation Certification required by the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners, and our clinical team is trained in advanced patient monitoring.
Our safety standards include:
- Continuous monitoring of pulse, blood pressure, oxygen, and heart rhythm
- Annual ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Full emergency equipment on-site
- Pre-sedation medical screening for every patient
- Personalized dosing based on your medical history
- Recovery monitoring until you are stable enough to leave
You will never be sedated without a clear medical plan, ongoing monitoring, and the right team in the room.
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Conveniently located in Arvada, we proudly serve patients from Westminster, Golden, Broomfield, Applewood, Aurora, Commerce City, Lakeside, Morrison, and the greater Denver area.


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