Experts in Your Comfort

We know that dental anxiety, whether toward a visit to a dentist or an oral surgeon, affects millions of Americans across the country. We also know how to help you overcome it. Making you as comfortable as possible—and your treatment as painless as possible—is our passion. We have licensed nitrous oxide sedation providers on staff, including our acclaimed oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has had years of advanced training beyond dental school. We have one of the most advanced nitrous oxide sedation delivery systems available at R. Jonas Collins, DMD, designed for your safety and comfort. And we offer many kinds of nitrous oxide sedation to suit the complexity of your treatment. If you’re looking for a practice with nitrous oxide sedation options in Waynesboro, VA & Charlottesville, VA and a compassionate team you can trust, visit us for your surgical care.

We offer sedation dentistry services customized to your unique level of dental fear to minimize your anxiety and worry.

Why Consider Anesthesia Services?

Minimal pain or discomfort
Greater relaxation during treatment
Decreased dental anxiety and fear
Reduced gag reflex
Fewer appointments and ability to combine treatments
Lasting effects of receiving necessary care

Nitrous Oxide

Often called “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is inhaled through a mask prior to treatment. You’ll stay alert and awake but feel relaxed throughout your procedure. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly once your mask is removed.

Oral Sedation

This kind of sedation is taken orally, typically one hour before your visit. Many patients experience a decrease in dental anxiety and discomfort with the degree of effects depending on what medication is prescribed and at what dosage.

IV Sedation

Administered intravenously, this type of sedation puts you in a sleep-like state, though you will remain awake during your procedure. With amnesic effects, many patients who receive IV sedation may forget parts of their care or the entirety of their treatment. With some lasting effects, patients will need someone to drive them home after their visit.

General Anesthesia

Used for the most complex or extensive dental procedures such as full mouth dental implant placement, general anesthesia is a combination of medications that renders you completely unconscious. Only specially trained practitioners like our oral surgeons can provide this level of anesthesia.

The Dangers of Dental Anxiety

If you’re afraid of dental visits, you may decide to skip them and ignore dental symptoms that should receive attention. The associated risks are considerable, since small dental health issues that go unchecked can eventually turn into big ones. In these instances, the end result can be a far more serious condition than you would’ve had if you’d pursued treatment earlier. This can lead to additional systemic complications, more pain, and more treatments. With all of our sedation and anesthesia options in Waynesboro, VA & Charlottesville, VA, this need never happen to you. Reach out and learn more about how our specialized and comprehensive sedation solutions can offer the comfort and confidence you need for a healthy smile and a healthy life.

Dr. Collins Talks About How Dental Anxiety Can Be A Thing Of The Past!

Dr. R Jonas Collins, DMD at 920 Shenandoah Village Dr, Waynesboro, VA 22980, United States or 505 Westfield Road, Charlottesville VA 22901.