Dental Sedation Options in Dayton, OH

If fear has been the thing standing between you and the dental care you already know you need, Dr. Chase Culbertson and the team at Summit Dental Studio are here to help. With oral or IV sedation, your appointment can feel less like something to get through and more like something you simply got done.

Sedation is something we offer most often for the longer, more involved procedures we're known for here in Dayton, things like implant placement, full-arch restoration, oral surgery, and full mouth reconstruction. You settle in, we take care of the rest, and the time passes more easily than you'd expect.

If you'd like to talk it through before you commit to anything, call us at (937) 977-1818 and we'll set up a consultation.

Quick Takeaways

• We offer two sedation options right here in our office: oral conscious sedation and IV sedation. Which one makes sense for you depends on how anxious you are and how long your procedure will take.
• Good questions to bring to your consultation: How much will I remember? Do I need to skip eating beforehand? How long will I feel groggy after? The answers are different depending on which option you choose, so we'll walk through all of it together.
• Sedation is billed separately from your procedure, and the cost depends on which option you have and how long you're in the chair. It comes up most often for implant and oral surgery appointments. We'll give you the exact number at your consultation, before anything gets scheduled.

How Sedation Works Here, Step by Step

If you're nervous, knowing what's coming makes a real difference. Here's exactly how a sedation appointment works, from your first conversation to heading home.

1. We talk before we treat

At your consultation, Dr. Chase goes through your medical history, your current medications, and what specifically makes dental visits hard for you. Some people dread the needle. Some can't stand the sounds. Some just can't sit still for long. Whatever it is, we talk through it together and figure out which option is the right fit for you.

2. You get clear instructions ahead of time

Before your appointment, you'll know exactly what to do: whether to eat beforehand, when to take any prescribed medication, what to wear, and who's driving you. No guessing, no last-minute surprises. If something comes up the night before, just call us.

3. Sedation is given, and we give it time to work

With oral sedation, you take the medication on the schedule we give you and arrive already feeling calm. With IV sedation, it's administered once you're settled in the chair. Either way, we wait until you're fully relaxed before we start anything. There's no rushing.

4. We keep a close eye on you the whole time

Someone is with you every minute, checking in and making sure you're comfortable. You're breathing on your own the whole time. Most patients have very little memory of the appointment afterward, which is kind of the whole idea.

5. You recover with us, then head home

Once the work is done, you rest in the office until we know you're ready to go. Then your driver takes you home. Plan on feeling a little groggy and taking it easy for the rest of the day. Most people feel back to normal by the next morning.

What Sedation Actually Does For You

• Complex work happens in fewer, longer visits. Instead of spreading a big case across many short appointments, we can accomplish much more in one sitting. That matters most with full mouth reconstruction, where several procedures need to come together.
• A strong gag reflex doesn't have to get in the way. If impressions, scans, or work toward the back of your mouth have been uncomfortable in the past, sedation helps your body relax so we can do what we need to do.
• Long appointments feel much shorter. Most sedated patients are surprised by how quickly it seems to go. When a long appointment turns out to be calm and uneventful, the next one is a lot easier to walk into.
• Fear stops delaying treatment. Putting care off rarely makes things simpler. Getting the work done now usually means less bone loss, fewer extractions, and a more predictable result, which keeps options like dental implants on the table.

Who Sedation Is Right For

Sedation isn't just for people with severe dental fear. It's for anyone who has been putting off care because the thought of sitting in the chair feels like too much. You may be a good fit if:

• You've avoided the dentist for years and now you're facing more work than one short visit can handle.
• You're planning implants, a full-arch restoration, or full mouth reconstruction.
• A bad experience at another office has made it hard to trust anyone with your care.
• The sounds, smells, or physical sensations of dental work make you tense no matter how hard you try to relax.
• Numbing shots alone haven't been enough to get you through an appointment comfortably.

Sedation isn't the right fit for everyone, and we'd rather be upfront about that. Certain health conditions, medications, or pregnancy can make one option unsuitable or rule sedation out altogether. If that's where you land, we still have ways to make your visit more comfortable:

• Shorter appointments so you're never in the chair longer than you need to be.
• Thorough numbing and plenty of breaks along the way.
• Headphones to help block out the sounds.
• A team that will stop the moment you raise your hand.

There's more than one way to get through this comfortably. Tell us what you're dealing with, and we'll figure out the right approach together.

Timeline and What to Expect

Sedation doesn't add appointments to your treatment plan. It usually removes them.

• The consultation: one visit, no sedation that day. We examine, review your history, plan your treatment, and decide together what kind of sedation makes sense.
• The treatment appointment: how long it takes depends on the work, not the sedation. A single implant is a shorter visit, and full-arch surgery is a longer day. We'll give you a time estimate before you book so you can plan your ride and your afternoon.
• Same-day recovery: plan to take it easy for the rest of the day. No driving, no work, no big decisions.
• The day after: most people feel like themselves again. Any soreness at that point comes from the procedure itself, not the sedation, and we'll have already walked you through what to expect.

Getting Ready, and Recovering Afterward

Before your appointment:

• Follow the eating and drinking instructions we give you exactly. IV sedation typically requires fasting beforehand. Oral sedation instructions are different, and we'll walk you through exactly what to do when we talk through your options.
• Confirm your driver a day or two ahead. A responsible adult needs to bring you home and, ideally, stay with you for a few hours afterward.
• Tell us about every medication and supplement you take, including the ones that feel too minor to mention.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing with sleeves that push up easily.
• Clear your calendar for the rest of the day.

Afterward:

• Rest. Hold off on driving, operating machinery, drinking alcohol, or making any important decisions until the next day.
• Sip water and start with soft foods once you feel ready.
• Follow the aftercare instructions for the procedure you had, whether that was oral surgery, implants, or a restoration.
• Call us if anything feels off: (937) 977-1818.

Cost and Payment For Dental Sedation

Sedation is priced separately from your treatment. The exact amount depends on which option you choose and how long your appointment runs. At your consultation, we go through everything together and you leave with a written estimate that covers both sedation and treatment before anything gets scheduled.

Insurance coverage for sedation varies from plan to plan, but many plans do help cover the procedure itself, whether that's dental implants, oral surgery, or restorative work. We look into your plan and tell you plainly what it covers and what it doesn't.

For anything left over, we can work out an in-house payment arrangement or help you apply for third-party financing. Cost shouldn't be the thing that keeps you uncomfortable. To learn more, you can call us at (937) 977-1818 or read more here to get to know our team.

Why Patients Choose Summit Dental Studio

Dr. Chase earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. From there, he went straight after what he loves most: full mouth reconstruction through surgery, implantology, and cosmetic dentistry. He has trained with instructors across North and South America, including in advanced techniques for patients with severe bone loss who have been told implants are not an option for them.

You may have seen advertising for same-day implant centers around Dayton. At Summit, Dr. Chase handles your entire case himself, from the first treatment plan through surgery to the final restoration. Patients who have been told their smiles are beyond saving come to him for exactly that reason.

That continuity matters when sedation is part of the picture. The surgery and the sedation happen in the same room, with the same team, on the same day. There is no handoff, no miscommunication, no starting over with someone new. Our 3D scanning, digital treatment planning, and sedation options all work together toward one goal: getting you through a big procedure feeling comfortable and cared for.

Your sedation appointment gets its own dedicated block on the schedule. We are not rushing to fit you in between other patients, and we are not watching the clock while you are in the chair. When the work is done, you rest in a quiet room until we are confident you are steady and ready to head home.

Dr. Chase's dog Kubo has a habit of quietly wandering through the office, so don't be surprised if he stops by to check on you too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be completely unconscious?

No. With both options, you stay breathing on your own and can respond if we need you to. IV sedation takes you to a deeper level of relaxation, and most patients remember very little afterward, but it is not the same as being put fully under for surgery. Dr. Chase will help you decide which option makes sense at your consultation.

Can I eat before my appointment?

It depends on which option you are having. IV sedation typically requires you to avoid eating or drinking for a set period beforehand. Oral sedation has different instructions. We will give you the exact details in writing once your plan is confirmed, so there is no guessing.

How long will I feel out of it afterward?

Probably longer than you expect. Plan on spending the rest of the day resting at home, with someone available to drive you and handle anything that needs attention. Most people feel like themselves again by the next morning.

Is sedation safe?

Yes, when the right screening happens first. Before we recommend anything, we go through your medical history, current medications, and overall health. During your appointment, someone is monitoring you the entire time. If sedation is not the right fit for you, we will be upfront about that and talk through other ways to make your visit comfortable.

Can I be sedated for implant surgery or a full-arch case?

Yes. Implant placement, All-On-Four, TeethXpress, extractions, and full mouth reconstruction can all be done with sedation. Those longer appointments are actually where patients tell us sedation makes the biggest difference.

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes, and no sedation is given at that visit. It is simply an exam and a conversation. Bring your health history and a list of every medication and supplement you take, even the ones that feel minor. That information is what helps us confirm you are a good candidate and choose the right option for you.

Let's Talk It Through

You don't have to have it all figured out before you call. If fear has been keeping you away, that's exactly the kind of thing Dr. Chase wants to hear about.

Come in, tell him what's been hard, and let him walk you through what a visit here actually looks like. Whether it's a cleaning, a crown, or a full implant plan, he'll be with you every step of the way, from that first conversation to your finished smile.

Call us at (937) 977-1818, stop by at 8051 Washington Village Dr in Dayton, or request a visit online. We'd love to meet you.