Sedation Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry in Fremont
Relax through any procedure, big or small. Nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation options for adults and older teens.
Serene Dental offers three sedation options in Fremont, CA. Nitrous oxide wears off in minutes and you can drive home. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken an hour before the visit. IV sedation provides the deepest relaxation and is common for surgery or anxious patients. At Serene Dental in Fremont, we care for patients from across the Tri-City area including Newark, Union City, Hayward and Milpitas.
About this treatment
What's involved
Nitrous oxide
Laughing gas, breathable in minutes and wears off before you leave the chair.
Oral conscious sedation
A pill taken an hour before. You are aware but very relaxed and remember little.
IV sedation
Deepest option, used for surgery and severe anxiety. Requires a ride home.
Anxiety friendly visits
Slower pace, headphones, weighted blankets and clear narration of every step.
Learn more
Understanding sedation dentistry
Sedation helps anxious patients, patients with a strong gag reflex, or long procedures go smoothly. Three levels are common in a general dental office. Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, is inhaled, mild and wears off within minutes. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken before the visit that keeps you awake but very relaxed. IV sedation gives deeper relaxation with careful monitoring throughout. Local anesthesia is still used with all three so the treatment area is fully numb, and someone must drive you home if you had oral or IV sedation.
- Nitrous oxide wears off within minutes and lets you drive home
- Oral sedation is a pill; you stay awake but very relaxed
- IV sedation gives deeper relaxation with monitoring
- Local anesthesia is used alongside all sedation levels
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Adult First Visit
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What it costs
Honest and upfront pricing
No financial surprises
Every treatment plan comes with a clear, written estimate before we start. We verify your insurance in advance, walk through each option, and answer every question about cost so you always know what to expect.
Flexible payment options and financing are available so care fits your budget. Call 510-79-SMILE or book online for a personalized estimate.
In network or out, we work to maximize your PPO benefits
Whether your PPO plan lists Serene Dental as in network or out of network, our team reviews your benefits and structures treatment to help reduce your out of pocket cost. Final coverage amounts are determined by your insurance carrier.
Why patients choose Serene Dental
25+ years. 25,000+ procedures.
A single trusted team for every member of your family, with honest treatment plans and insurance verified in advance.
Three sedation levels so you can match it to the procedure and your comfort
Constant vital sign monitoring during sedation
Pre and post sedation instructions reviewed in plain language
Service area
Serving Fremont and the Tri-City area
Patients drive to our Fremont office from across the East Bay and South Bay. Free parking at the door and easy access from I-880 and I-680.
Frequently asked
Sedation Dentistry questions
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Book your sedation dentistry visit
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