Step One
Anxiety Discussion
We talk through what makes you anxious, your medical history, and which level of comfort care would suit you best before anything else at all gets underway.
Dental Care Without the Anxiety
Feel anxious about dental visits? You are not alone, and dental anxiety should never keep you from getting the care you need. We offer a full spectrum of sedation options to help you feel completely relaxed during your treatment.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Dental anxiety is incredibly common, but it should not stand between you and the treatment you need. Sedation dentistry uses safe, carefully controlled medication to keep you calm and comfortable while we work. It suits anyone who tenses up in the chair, struggles to get fully numb, or has longer, more involved treatment ahead. We offer three depths of sedation, from light to deep, so the approach can be matched to both you and your procedure. Let’s explore our three levels of comfort care, each designed to match your unique needs and anxiety level:
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Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): Like a gentle wave of relaxation, this light sedation helps take the edge off while keeping you awake and aware. Perfect for mild anxiety, it wears off quickly so you can drive yourself home.
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Oral Sedation: Similar to taking a peaceful nap, oral sedation pills help you feel deeply relaxed while remaining conscious. You’ll need someone to drive you home, but you’ll remember very little about your treatment.
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IV Sedation: Think of this as pressing your personal pause button – you’ll drift into a deep state of relaxation while we complete your treatment. Perfect for longer procedures or higher anxiety levels.
Signs Sedation May Help You
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Dental Anxiety — Anxiety about dental visits has kept you away from treatment for longer than you would honestly like to admit and shows no real sign of settling down again.
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Low Threshold — A low pain threshold makes even routine appointments genuinely difficult to sit through without real distress and shows no real sign of settling down again.
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Lengthy Treatment — Complex or extensive treatment is planned, and you would rather relax through it than count every minute and shows no real sign of settling down again.
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Sensitive Gag — A sensitive gag reflex has made past appointments unpleasant and difficult to get through calmly at all and shows no real sign of settling down again.
Your Journey With Us
Our Step-by-Step Process
Here is what you can expect when sedation forms part of your visit to OC Perio & Implants.
Schedule a Consultation Step Two
Option Selection
Together we choose between the three levels available, matching the sedation to both you and the planned treatment before anything else at all gets underway.
Step Three
Preparation Steps
Any instructions for the day are explained clearly to you, including whether to avoid food or drink in the hours beforehand and what to bring along with you.
Step Four
Monitored Sedation
Your sedation is administered and monitored closely throughout the entire appointment by our experienced team before anything else at all gets underway.
Step Five
Recovery Check
We confirm you are fully alert before you leave, and arrange for an escort where the sedation level requires one before anything else at all gets underway.
The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Anxiety Eased
Sedation removes the barrier that keeps so many anxious patients away from the treatment they genuinely need to have across all of the years that follow treatment here.
Three Levels
Comfort care comes at three levels, each designed to match your own particular needs and your own level of anxiety across all of the years that follow treatment here.
Longer Procedures
Complex or lengthy treatment becomes far easier to tolerate, which often means more can be completed in one visit across all of the years that follow treatment here.
Stays Responsive
Lighter sedation keeps you awake and responsive throughout, so the experience feels calm rather than disorienting across all of the years that follow treatment here.
Enhanced Care
Receive the treatment you need without anxiety holding you back.
Why You'll Love Sedation Dentistry at OC Perio & Implants
We make sedation dentistry a judgment-free way to get the care you need, offering three levels of sedation matched to your comfort, monitoring you closely throughout every appointment, and helping anxious patients finally complete the treatment they have been putting off.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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Three Comfort Levels
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Anxiety Taken Seriously
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Closely Monitored
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Surgery Made Possible
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Always a pleasant experience. Daniela is the best. Careful and professional. Love everyone in this office. Dr. Setya is amazing!
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I just got gum grafting done and they made me feel comfortable and felt no pain during the procedure.
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I highly recommend this dental practice. Dr. Bergman did a great job with my gum graft surgery. She and her staff made the entire process almost seem somewhat pleasant. The staff are also very friendly and professional.
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I brought a really tough case that required extraction and implant. I, my dentist and my orthodontist were all very happy with the results.
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Dr.Setya and Staff made me feel so comfortable. I looked up to the tissue grafting procedure. They were wonderful, kind, professional. They answered all my restricted diet questions 6 weeks during and post op procedure. Now 6 weeks out and I have healthy gums :) I would highly recommend the office. Fantastic attentive kind office staff. Always on time at follow up appointments. Great scheduling team. Thank you.
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Doing a redo on a tooth with gum recession. Dr. Setya has graciously taken on the redo and so far so good. Tamara his assistant has been wonderful.
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I received a dental implant from Dr. Setya over 15 years ago and still have had no issues with it. My situation was quite complicated and took several appointments to complete the process. He is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend him to anyone needing an implant
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I went in for two gum grafts and although it was not easy, Dr. Setya made it much more comfortable. Update: Since my last review I had another gum graft on 5 teeth. Dr Setya made the procedure as painless as possible. He did a great job and I love my new gums.
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Had a cleaning appt with Robin a hygienist I just met. Very thorough explained things each step and took time to educate me noticing, I was only using the brush between teeth on the outside not the inside missing this part was of the teeth. I plan to change this immediately. I could tell he was there to serve and the cleaning was top notch.
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I had my teeth cleaned and they are wonderful as always. They were very aware of my discomfort with loud noises and I think they are great. Thanks Jill!!!
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Cannot say enough about how tremendous this dentistry office operates. Heretofore always dreaded going to a dentist, however, since being recommended to Dr. Bergman can honestly say I no longer fear my visits. Some pockets as deep as 7-9 prior to surgery and after annual checkup all in 2-3 range. Entire office very friendly and efficient. Most of all, procedures and cleanings were actually painless.
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During Covid I had a serious dental problem and I was so grateful Dr Ajay Setya was able to take care of the problem and helped me save my teeth. Everyone in the office is professional, diligent, kind and, knowledgeable. As a former anesthetist I appreciate their high standards in their sterile technique and their thoughtfulness toward the patient. I highly recommend Dr. Ajay Setya.
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Treatment as always is caring and with great expertise and newest equipment. Very satisfied client for 40+ years
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Schedule Your Consultation Today!
Anxiety should never be the reason a needed treatment keeps getting postponed. Contact OC Perio & Implants to discuss sedation dentistry in Mission Viejo, CA.
Here is what anxious patients tell us matters most:
- Three Levels
- No Judgment
- Close Monitoring
- Genuine Comfort
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Sedation Dentistry
Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.
What sedation options do you offer?
We offer three levels of comfort care, each designed to match your needs and anxiety level. Nitrous oxide is the lightest, with deeper options available.
Will I be asleep?
Nitrous oxide takes the edge off while keeping you awake and responsive. Deeper levels are available where the procedure or your anxiety calls for them.
Is sedation safe?
Your sedation is administered and monitored closely throughout the entire appointment by our experienced team. We confirm you are fully alert before you leave.
How much does sedation dentistry in Mission Viejo, CA, cost?
The cost depends on the level of sedation and the length of your procedure. Our team reviews the fees with you beforehand.
Does insurance cover sedation dentistry in Mission Viejo, CA?
Coverage varies by plan and often depends on medical necessity. Our team will verify your benefits and explain what applies.
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