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Comprehensive & implant dentistry · Southern California

Sedation Dentistry

Transforming your dental visit into a relaxing experience.

Sedation availableSix doctors, one teamSame-day appointments
Sedation Dentistry at ADHP
Downey · Fallbrook · Torrance · Long Beach

Don't let dental fear stand in the way of your oral health

If the thought of seeing the dentist makes your heart race, you're not alone. Dental anxiety is extremely common and can be debilitating. Many people come to us with serious dental health issues after years of avoiding dental care due to bad experiences in the past or overwhelming feelings of anxiety or fear.

Even if you're very comfortable during routine dental visits, you may feel overwhelmed or nervous about other procedures like dental implant surgery. Our team is proud to offer safe and effective sedation dentistry in Downey, Fallbrook, Torrance and Long Beach, CA, so you can get the care you need in total comfort and free from dental fear.

Bright, modern ADHP treatment room
Many people come to us with serious dental health issues after years of avoiding dental care due to bad experiences.

Who can benefit from dental sedation?

  • Fear of the dentist or anxiety during dental appointments
  • A strong or sensitive gag reflex
  • A low pain threshold
  • Difficulty getting numb or staying numb with local dental anesthesia
  • Sensitive teeth or tender gums during dental cleanings
  • Physical limitations that make it hard to stay comfortable in the dental chair throughout a procedure
  • A complex treatment plan that needs multiple appointments

If you have avoided dentistry for years, tell us at booking. We will plan your first visit around that, not around a standard appointment slot.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers
Is dental sedation safe?

Yes. We offer safe and effective sedation dentistry, and your medical history is reviewed before any sedation is administered so the right option is chosen for you.

Will I be unconscious?

Not necessarily. Sedation ranges from mild relaxation to deeper levels, and the right depth depends on the procedure and on you. We'll explain the options at your consultation.

Can I have sedation for a routine cleaning?

Yes. Sensitive teeth or tender gums during dental cleanings are one of the common reasons patients ask for it.

A patient positioned in the cone-beam CT scanner at ADHP Planned on a 3D scan
How we work

Planned on a 3D scan, made in our own lab

Every treatment starts with cone-beam CT imaging and a digital scan. The plan is built on screen, printed into a surgical guide where needed, and the restoration is crafted by our in-house laboratory — so the same team controls every step from first visit to final smile.

CBCT on every implant case In-house dental lab Sedation available
“I never had a good experience with my teeth back in the Philippines. Now I smile all the time.”
Wilfredo · ADHP patient, full-arch implants
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Care you can actually get through

Tell us you're anxious when you book. It changes how we plan your visit.