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From the moment your sedation takes effect, all tension and anxiety melt away. You enter a peaceful, dreamlike state while our team works gently and efficiently. Time passes without you noticing.
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Conscious sedation (sleep dentistry) transforms your dental experience. No fear. No discomfort. Just complete calm — from the moment you sit down to the moment you leave with a healthier smile.
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Conscious Sedation
Sleep Dentistry
Understanding Sedation
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry — often called sleep dentistry — uses oral medication to help you reach a state of deep relaxation during your dental treatment. Despite the name, you remain conscious throughout the procedure and can respond to your dentist's guidance. The difference? You simply don't care about what's happening around you.
At SunRiver Dental Care, our conscious sedation approach means you'll feel completely at ease from the moment you arrive. Most patients describe the experience as a peaceful nap — waking up refreshed with little to no memory of the procedure itself. This allows us to complete multiple treatments in just one or two appointments, saving you time while ensuring your absolute comfort.
Remain conscious & responsive
Feel deeply relaxed throughout
Little to no memory of treatment
Multiple procedures in one visit
No needles or pain during care
Quick recovery after treatment
Why Choose Sedation
The Benefits of Sleep Dentistry
Conscious sedation offers life-changing benefits for patients who have avoided the dentist due to fear, anxiety, or past negative experiences.
No Pain & No Memory
Conscious sedation eliminates discomfort during treatment. Most patients have zero recollection of the procedure afterward — just the memory of waking up feeling calm, refreshed, and happy with their new smile.
Multi-Treatment Efficiency
One sedation session can accomplish what would normally require multiple appointments. Fillings, crowns, extractions, and more — handled in a single visit so you spend less time in the chair and more time enjoying life.
Anxiety Relief, Forever
Many patients who try sedation for the first time discover that dental visits no longer need to be a source of stress. A single positive experience can transform how you feel about dental care for life.
Faster Appointments
Because you're completely relaxed, Dr. Khursand can work more efficiently and complete complex procedures in less time. What might have taken four separate visits can often be done in one or two.
Gentle Reflex Control
For patients with a sensitive gag reflex, sedation eliminates the discomfort and embarrassment of involuntary reactions during treatment. You remain comfortable and in control throughout the entire visit.
Our Approach
How Conscious Sedation Works
At SunRiver, we use oral conscious sedation — a carefully administered medication that you take before your appointment begins. There are no needles involved, and the effects are deeply calming.
Oral Sedation
A small pill is taken about an hour before your procedure. Within 30–60 minutes, you'll feel deeply relaxed and at ease. You remain awake, able to respond to questions, but completely free of anxiety.
Continuous Monitoring
Our trained team monitors your vital signs throughout the procedure to ensure your safety and comfort at every moment. You're never alone, and your well-being is always the top priority.
Gentle Awakening
When your procedure is complete, the effects gradually fade. Most patients feel back to normal within a few hours. You'll need a ride home, but by the next day you can resume all regular activities.
Dr. Uzra Khursand, D.D.S.
Your Gentle Dentist
Is Sedation Right For You?
Who Benefits from Sleep Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry helps a wide range of patients enjoy dental care without fear or discomfort.
Dental Anxiety & Phobia
If the thought of a dental visit makes your heart race or keeps you from scheduling care, sedation provides a calm, fear-free experience.
Sensitive Gag Reflex
A strong gag reflex makes routine dental work difficult. Sedation relaxes this response, allowing Dr. Khursand to complete treatment comfortably.
Complex or Lengthy Procedures
Multiple fillings, crowns, implants, or full-mouth reconstruction can be completed in a single sedation appointment — saving time and discomfort.
Low Pain Tolerance
If you find dental discomfort difficult to manage, sedation raises your pain threshold significantly, making treatment virtually unnoticeable.
Busy Schedule
Want to accomplish months of dental work in one day? Sedation lets us combine treatments so you achieve your healthiest smile with fewer visits.
First-Time or Returning Patients
If it's been years since your last dental visit, sedation helps you ease back into care without shame or anxiety. Start fresh in comfort.
Not sure if sedation is right for you? We offer complimentary consultations to discuss your needs and determine the best approach for your comfort.
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Common Questions
Sedation Dentistry FAQ
Everything you need to know about sleep dentistry — answered by the SunRiver team.
Conscious sedation, often called sleep dentistry, uses oral medication to help you reach a deeply relaxed state during your dental procedure. You remain awake and able to respond to your dentist, but you feel completely at ease — and most patients remember little to nothing about the treatment afterward. It's the ideal solution for dental anxiety and complex procedures alike.
Yes — conscious sedation is extremely safe when administered by trained professionals. Before your appointment, we perform a thorough health screening to ensure sedation is appropriate for you. During your procedure, we continuously monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. Our team is trained in sedation protocols and emergency management, so you're in expert hands at all times.
Not at all. The term “sleep dentistry” can be misleading. You remain conscious throughout your entire procedure and can respond to questions and instructions. However, you'll be so deeply relaxed that you may feel like you're drifting comfortably — and you likely won't remember the details of the treatment. Think of it as a blissful, dreamlike state rather than true sleep.
Most patients feel the effects wear off within a few hours after their appointment. You'll need a responsible adult to drive you home and we recommend resting for the remainder of the day. By the next morning, you'll typically feel completely back to normal and can return to work, school, and all regular activities. We provide detailed post-sedation instructions for a smooth recovery.
Yes, but you will need to avoid food and drink for a specific period beforehand — typically 6 to 8 hours before your scheduled appointment time. This is a standard safety precaution for conscious sedation. We'll provide you with complete pre-appointment instructions when your visit is booked, so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
Coverage varies by plan. Many dental insurance plans provide partial or full coverage for sedation when it's deemed medically necessary — such as for complex procedures or patients with documented anxiety. Our team will verify your benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your appointment so there are no surprises. We also offer flexible financing options through CareCredit.
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Gold River, CA 95670
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