Sedation Dentist Eastover NC | The Teeth Doctors™

Eastover sits at the northeast edge of Fayetteville, about 10 minutes from our office at 6402 Yadkin Road. If you live in Eastover and have been delaying dental work because the anxiety has been getting in the way, sedation can resolve that. We offer four levels – from light laughing gas you can drive home from, to full general anesthesia for the most complex cases or the most severe anxiety.

Dr. Jeremiah Davis built the practice around what he calls Worry Free from A to Z™ care. Eastover is close enough that there's no real reason to keep putting the appointment off. The shortest dental visit you've been imagining is shorter than the one you've been dreading.

Sedation Options for Eastover Patients

Nitrous Oxide ("Laughing Gas")

Nitrous oxide is the lightest sedation we offer. You breathe a colorless gas through a small nose mask, the calming effect kicks in within minutes, and it wears off within minutes of removing the mask. You stay awake the entire time. You can drive yourself home back to Eastover afterward.

Best for: routine cleanings if you have mild anxiety, fillings, simple extractions, and patients who want to take the edge off without losing the rest of the day.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral sedation is a prescription pill you take about an hour before the appointment. You remain conscious and can respond, but you feel deeply relaxed and most patients remember little of the procedure afterward. You will need a ride home.

Best for: longer procedures, patients with moderate to severe anxiety, and anyone who has tried nitrous and needs something stronger.

IV Sedation ("Twilight Sleep")

IV sedation is delivered through a small IV line with continuous monitoring of your vitals. You enter what is commonly called twilight sleep – not unconscious, but deeply relaxed, with most patients remembering nothing of the procedure. Because the sedation level can be adjusted in real time, IV is the right choice for longer or more involved appointments.

Best for: full mouth implant cases, multiple extractions in one visit, oral surgery, severe gag reflex, and patients who want all their treatment done in a single appointment.

General Anesthesia

For the most complex cases or for patients with phobia-level dental anxiety, we coordinate with a board-certified anesthesiologist to administer general anesthesia in our office. You are fully unconscious during the procedure.

Best for: full-arch All-on-4 cases, multiple complex extractions and grafts in one appointment, and patients who have been unable to receive care any other way because the anxiety was too severe.

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Why Eastover Patients Trust The Teeth Doctors for Sedation

Eastover patients have plenty of dental options inside greater Fayetteville. The reason to pick us specifically for sedation is what we offer beyond nitrous oxide. Most general dentists offer light sedation only. We trained for and routinely perform IV sedation and general anesthesia because Dr. Davis's surgical caseload – full-arch implants, complex extractions, oral surgery – requires it.

Dr. Davis's Sedation and Surgical Credentials

Fayetteville NC Dentist Dr. Jeremiah C. Davis Recognized as One of the Top Implant Dentists in North Carolina

United States Army Veteran (82nd Airborne Division)
Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)
Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (MICIO)
Master of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (FAAID)
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology (DABOI/ID)
Surgical Master, Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy
Dawson Academy Scholar
Voted Top 40 Dentists Under 40

The training and equipment we use for surgical sedation are the same training and equipment that allow an anxious patient to get a routine filling without panic. If your case is simple and your anxiety is mild, we will say so. If your case is complex, the depth of training matters.

"For Eastover patients, the value isn't the distance – you're already close. The value is having all four sedation levels and the surgical training to back them up, so we can handle whatever comes up without referring you somewhere else." – Dr. Jeremiah Davis

Procedures We Often Pair with Sedation

Surgical extractions, including impacted wisdom teeth
Root canals on molars or for anxious patients
Single and multiple dental implants
Full mouth implant dentures (All-on-4 and similar)
Bone grafts and sinus lifts in preparation for implants
Multi-quadrant restorative work consolidated into one appointment

What to Expect on Your Sedation Appointment

Pre-appointment consultation. We review your medical history, current medications, and anxiety history. From that, we recommend the sedation level that fits.
Pre-appointment instructions. Most sedation requires you to fast for a set number of hours and arrange a ride. Written instructions go out when you book.
The appointment. We monitor your vitals throughout, administer sedation, and perform the procedure.
For nitrous, you are clear within minutes. For oral, IV, and general anesthesia, a responsible adult drives you home to Eastover and stays with you for a few hours.
Follow-up call. We call the next day to check on you and schedule follow-ups.

Sedation Cost, Insurance, and Financing

Sedation costs depend on the level. Nitrous is the least expensive option and is often bundled with the procedure cost. IV sedation and general anesthesia are billed separately because they require more provider time, monitoring equipment, and staff.

We are in-network with select PPO dental insurance plans. We do not accept Medicaid. For uninsured patients, we offer a membership discount plan and partner with CareCredit for monthly payment plans on larger cases. You receive a written estimate before any appointment is scheduled.

Getting Here From Eastover

The Teeth Doctors™ is approximately 7 miles from Eastover, with a drive time of around 10 minutes. The most direct route uses I-295 (the Fayetteville Outer Loop) westbound, then exits toward Yadkin Road. Our practice is at 6402 Yadkin Road, near the Fort Bragg Yadkin Road gate. Use your preferred GPS app for live traffic.

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Sedation Dentistry FAQs

Is sedation dentistry safe?

Yes, when administered by trained providers with proper monitoring. We monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation throughout every sedation appointment. For IV sedation and general anesthesia, we follow ADA guidelines on equipment, staffing, and emergency protocols.

Will I feel any pain?

No. Sedation handles your anxiety; local anesthetic handles pain. They work together. You will be numb in the area being treated regardless of which sedation level you choose.

Can I drive myself home to Eastover after sedation?

Only after nitrous oxide. Oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia all require a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for several hours afterward.

How long do the effects last?

Nitrous wears off within minutes. Oral sedation effects can last 4 to 6 hours. IV sedation typically wears off within an hour at the office, though you may feel drowsy the rest of the day. General anesthesia recovery is the longest – plan the rest of the day off.

Schedule Your Sedation Appointment

Eastover patients can call (910) 864-4646 to book a sedation consultation. We will discuss the procedure, the sedation level that fits, and the cost and insurance specifics before you commit to an appointment.