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Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Meredith Gantos has achieved her Mastership in the College of Sedation in Dentistry.

Anesthesia is an integral component of dentistry. Dentists can provide anxiety-free dental care using numerous sedative techniques obtained through advanced education. The ADSA is the organization that represents and respects all dental anesthesia providers across the entire spectrum of anesthesia and pain control in dentistry. Therefore, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA) established the College of Sedation in Dentistry in 2001 to provide for recognition of ADSA members who have demonstrated excellence through advanced training in sedation for dentistry and who are committed to safe and effective patient care.


Admission to the college demonstrates to the public your commitment to offering high quality, safe and effective sedation care to your patients. Achieving Mastership status in the ADSA College of Sedation in Dentistry will further ensure Dr. Gantos' ability to continue to provide high quality sedation care well into the future.


Many people experience dental anxiety before and during dental procedures. It's okay to feel nervous or even fearful when anticipating an appointment. We understand that our patients aren't all the same. We have many methods available to provide you with a relaxed, comfortable dental experience.


The most common forms of sedation used in dentistry are inhaled, oral, and intravenous sedation. While sedation dentistry makes the procedure more tolerable for you, it is important to understand that they are not painkillers, and you will still require the use of dental anesthetic.

Oral Sedation

Anxiety prevents up to 50% of the population from getting even basic dental care. Simple oral medications taken shortly before your appointment can help make your experience more pleasant.

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Laughing Gas

Laughing gas, an inhaled sedative, brings one of the safest and easiest sedation techniques to nearly any procedure. Patients from young to old may benefit by simply breathing in and out.

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Oral Sedation

Anxiety prevents up to 50% of the population from getting even basic dental care. Simple oral medications taken shortly before your appointment can help make your experience more pleasant.

Learn More!

Laughing Gas

Laughing gas, an inhaled sedative, brings one of the safest and easiest sedation techniques to nearly any procedure. Patients from young to old may benefit by simply breathing in and out.

Learn More!

IV Sedation

Sometimes anxiety prevents a patient from completing treatment which can lead to further problems. If nearly falling asleep during treatment and waking up at the end would make finishing your treatment plan possible, then IV sedation might be the best treatment for you.

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