Sedation DentistryIn Hillsboro, OR
A more comfortable dental visit starts with a conversation. Whether you feel anxious about treatment, have had a difficult experience in the past, or are preparing for a longer procedure, tell us what’s on your mind. At Century Dental, we’ll listen, explain your options, and make your comfort part of the plan.

- Mon, Wed
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Tue, Thu, Fri
- 7 AM - 3:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
Why Choose Sedation Dentistry?
Dental treatment can feel easier to approach when you know there’s a plan to help you relax. Sedation dentistry gives us a way to support your comfort during care, with the approach tailored to your health, the procedure, and how you’d like to feel.
We’ll talk through your concerns, review your medical history, and explain what your visit will involve. You’ll have time to ask questions and prepare before treatment begins.

IV Sedation
IV sedation helps you settle into a deeply relaxed state during treatment. Our trained team administers and monitors it throughout your visit, while your dentist provides the care you’ve planned together.

Oral Conscious Sedation
Medication taken before your appointment can help you feel more relaxed and drowsy during treatment. We’ll give you preparation instructions and let you know what arrangements to make for your trip home.

Nitrous Oxide
Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is breathed in through a small mask during your appointment. It can help you feel more relaxed while you remain awake and able to communicate with our team.

The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Feel More at Ease
Sedation can help make dental treatment feel more manageable when nerves or a past experience have made it difficult to come in.
Get Through Longer Visits
For a longer or more involved procedure, sedation can help you stay comfortable while you receive the care you need.
Care Built Around You
We’ll consider your health, treatment, and concerns before recommending a comfort plan, so you know what to expect from start to finish.
The Sedation Dentistry Process
Consultation & Planning
Consultation & Planning
We’ll talk about the treatment you need, what concerns you about the visit, and any past experiences you’d like us to know about. We’ll also review your medical history and medications before discussing sedation.
Preparing for Your Appointment

Preparing for Your Appointment
Once we’ve agreed on a plan, we’ll explain how to prepare. Instructions vary by sedation type and may include arranging for someone to take you home. Our team will make sure you know what applies to your visit.
Treatment & Recovery
Treatment & Recovery
We’ll help you get settled, provide the planned sedation, and monitor you during treatment. Before you leave, we’ll review any recovery instructions and answer your questions about what comes next.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
No. Sedation can also help make a longer or more involved appointment feel more comfortable. We’ll talk about your treatment and what would help you feel at ease before recommending a plan.
That depends on the type of sedation used. With nitrous oxide, you remain awake. IV sedation can make you deeply relaxed and drowsy, but it is different from general anesthesia. We’ll explain what to expect from your specific plan before your appointment.
Sedation helps you relax. When a procedure requires numbing, we may also use local anesthesia to keep the area comfortable. We’ll explain both parts of your plan before treatment begins.
Your health history and medications help us determine which approach may be appropriate. We’ll review them with you, discuss the benefits and risks of the recommended option, and monitor you during your appointment.
If you receive IV sedation, you’ll need someone to take you home. The instructions for nitrous oxide may be different. We’ll confirm your transportation and recovery plans before your visit.
Preparation depends on your treatment and the sedation option selected. We’ll give you specific instructions ahead of time, including any guidance about eating, drinking, medications, and getting home safely.

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