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Sedation Dentistry in Houston, TX

Does the thought of the dentist make you anxious? Sedation dentistry in Houston, TX, helps you relax through your appointment so you can get the care you need without the stress. At Lava Dental, we offer gentle sedation options to make every visit calm, comfortable, and worry-free.

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Sedation Dentistry in Houston, TX

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses safe, carefully monitored medication to keep you calm and comfortable in the chair. If fear has kept you away for years, or a sensitive gag reflex makes visits miserable, sedation changes the whole experience. Many patients tell us a long appointment felt like it took minutes.

Sedation Dentistry at Lava Dental

The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry

Anxiety Relief

Sedation calms nervousness and fear, helping you feel relaxed and at ease throughout your appointment.

Pain-Free Comfort

Medication keeps you comfortable, so even longer or more involved treatments feel easy and stress-free.

Easier Appointments

Sedation can make it possible to combine multiple treatments into one visit, saving you time and trips.

Better Care

When you're relaxed, your dentist can work more efficiently, helping you get the healthy smile you deserve.

What Happens During Procedures With Dental Sedation?

  1. 01

    Gentle Consultation

    We talk through your health history, anxiety levels, and goals to recommend the sedation option that's the best fit for you.

  2. 02

    Personalized Plan

    Your dentist explains your sedation choice, walks you through what to expect, and shares any simple steps to prepare beforehand.

  3. 03

    Comfortable Sedation

    On the day of treatment, we administer your chosen sedation and monitor you closely so you stay safe, calm, and relaxed.

  4. 04

    Relaxed Treatment

    With you fully at ease, your dentist completes your care gently and efficiently, often finishing more in a single visit.

  5. 05

    Easy Recovery

    We go over aftercare with you, and depending on the type of sedation, you may need someone to drive you home afterward.

Your Sedation Options

We'll match the level of sedation to your comfort, your health history, and the treatment planned.

Nitrous Oxide

Laughing gas, inhaled through a small mask. You relax within minutes, and it wears off fast enough to drive yourself home.

Oral Sedation

A prescribed pill taken before your visit. You stay awake but calm and drowsy. Plan on a ride home.

IV Sedation

The deepest option, ideal for longer procedures or serious anxiety. Most patients remember little of the visit.

When Do You Need Sedation Dentistry in Houston, TX?

Notice any of these? Schedule a visit. Early care is easier care.

Dental Anxiety

If fear or nervousness keeps you from the dentist, sedation can help you get care comfortably.

Sensitive Gag

A strong gag reflex can make treatment difficult, and sedation helps you stay relaxed and still.

Long Procedures

Sedation makes lengthy or complex treatments feel quick and easy, often in fewer visits.

Low Tolerance

If you have trouble getting numb or sitting through dental work, sedation can make it manageable.

Sedation Dentistry at Lava Dental

Why Choose Us for Sedation Dentistry in Houston, TX?

Comfort-First Care

From a warm welcome to a calm chairside manner, our whole team is focused on making your visit as relaxed and stress-free as possible.

Safe & Monitored

We carefully review your health and monitor you throughout your sedation, so you can relax knowing you're in attentive, capable hands.

Highly Rated

Anxious patients often tell us how gentle and reassuring their visit was, and that comfort is something we're proud to be known for.

Experienced Team

Dr. Tatari have years of experience helping nervous patients feel at ease, combining gentle technique with genuine compassion.

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So far, my experience with Lava Dental has been great. I arrived feeling nervous and anxious about my teeth, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which immediately put me at ease. I had an extraction done, and the process was quick and far less unpleasant than I expected.
Rosario Chessher
Great practice with friendly doctors and staff! I came here after not seeing a dentist for way too long. I was nervous about what work might be needed and what they would say about how long I had waited to see a dentist. I was immediately put at ease by everyone I encountered here. The dentist took the time to explain what I needed and why I needed it. The tech was calming and reassuring. The office manager went over the cost and what my insurance would cover. The office itself is clean, comfortable and an overall nice space. I would highly recommend Nova Dental.
Becky Morales
I had an amazing experience at Lava Dental! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. They took the time to answer all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. I brought all of my children, and two of my children have special needs, so it means a lot to me when a dental office takes the time to understand their individual needs and makes them feel comfortable. Lava Dental did exactly that! They were patient, gentle, caring, and very detailed with each of my children. They treated every child with kindness and made sure they understood what was happening. I truly appreciate the time, patience, and compassion the entire team showed my family. They made what can sometimes be a stressful experience feel comfortable and positive. Thank you, Lava Dental, for taking such great care of my children and making us feel welcomed and valued. We truly appreciate you! ❤️🦷
keisha j
I had a terrible tooth pain that was unbearable. I called many places and found Lava Dental on my browser. It was late in the day and they fit me in for a same day appointment. The staff were super friendly and listened to my concerns. I was seen immediately and explained in detail on what I had and the solutions. Dr. Ebrahimi was super gentle and fast. She's a true master of her profession. I was in and out quickly. I had a wisdom tooth removed; it was quick and, most importantly, painless. I want to thank Sylvia, Orlando, and Dr. Ebrahimi for their prompt assistance and warm hospitality. They were able to quickly provide a painless resolution to my problem. I would highly recommend this dental office.
carmona12
Dr. Milad Balaei is truly one of the best dentists I've ever experienced. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and comfortable. He is incredibly professional, patient, and detail-oriented, making sure everything is done perfectly and pain-free. He takes the time to explain every step, which builds so much trust and confidence. The results are always amazing, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. If you're looking for a skilled, honest, and caring dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Balaei
Faezeh Salari
I was nervous about getting a root canal and Dr Yap made it the easiest experience ever! No pain, easy instructions and i even got to watch a movie while getting the work done, lol. If i could give ten stars i would
Taylor Tobias
It's been a while since I've been to the dentist and I was nervous of going in because sometimes doing a regular cleaning hurts but I was amazed they were so gentle and I loved the communication. Today when I went my buddy was rayan which I would recommend having him thank youuuuuuuu
Shishira Moreno
Nova Dental was the absolute best. They provided amazing service to my family and made us feel very comfortable and at ease. Dr.Kim and Rayan were phenomenal and provided me with lots of reassurance in regards to my children's dental care.
Chantel Franklin
It was my first time there today The staff was very helpful explained everything. Helped me figure out financing for the work I need to get done. Office very nice clean and comfortable.
Lori Cornell
The best dental care that I've ever received! I had a tooth that was causing me a lot of pain and they worked me in their schedule and saved me. Dr Rashied, Vanessa and Rayan went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and informed of my options. Rayan took the time to explain the procedure and help me find the best solution and a dental plan going forward. They were all very friendly, professional and I will definitely be going to them exclusively for now on.
davin fassauer
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, Ryan the dentist is really good, and Dr. LA is very kind. My son felt comfortable with her, and so did I. Vanessa the manager is super nice. I highly recommend this place. (Original) Excelente servicio Ryan el dentista muy bueno la verdad y la DR LA muy amable my hijo cintio confianza y yo igual and vannesa la manager es super linda la verdad recomiendo al 100 este lugar.
Yaneth Amaya
Love this dental office everybody is so friendly and nice please yall go see the office manager VANESSA she really funny STEPHANIE and ISABELA works the front desk are very helpful RYAN and JACKIE are wonderful dental assistants and make sure you and your kids are comfortable and of course DR. B takes really good care of your teeth my kids love it here and I'm grateful for the team
Jo Jo
Vanessa, Rayan, Christopher and Brianna are probably some of the best people that I have ever privilege of encountering..they were extremely professional and made sure I was completely comfortable. I would definitely recommend everyone go here
christopher gilbert
Awesome experience!!!! Staff was great and friendly would recommend this office to everyone!!! Dr.Tatari, Ms.Vanessa and there team made me feel very comfortable and relaxed!! 😎
Kareem Williams
Awesome experience, Vanessa was very helpful and Dr. Tatari made me feel very comfortable. Would recommend this location.
Dianne M
The staff is always so nice. And Dr. B is so gentle. I like how he explains the procedures to me.
Sandra Almaraz
Thanks Isabel for making my experience at my local dentist feel more comfortable.
Jj Williams
EXCELLENT staff , nice and caring also no pain .
Niyah Jones
Today I visited Dream Dental The experience was wonderful They where very fast with the procedure and service Stephanie help with my application very friendly vibes Isabel was so Helpful anything I needed she was there and made me feel at home Dr Balai is very professional and a master at is craft I rate him 10 out of 10 Jackie made me feel comfortable and was out going and up beat on point I wanna thank Vanessa for explaining step by step what I would have to pay and what my insurance would cover being patient Making your I was taking care of and receiving the right procedure very professional group of people !!!!!!
Long Long
The team at Nova is awesome ! I've always been hesitant and skeptical about going to the dentist, but since going to Nova all of my nerves have been put the ease . The staff is not only professional but make you feel comfortable and take the uneasiness out of the Visit .
Brandon Willis
  • Rosario Chessher. 5 out of 5 stars. “So far, my experience with Lava Dental has been great. I arrived feeling nervous and anxious about my teeth, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which immediately put me at ease. I had an extraction done, and the process was quick and far less unpleasant than I expected.”
  • Becky Morales. 5 out of 5 stars. “Great practice with friendly doctors and staff! I came here after not seeing a dentist for way too long. I was nervous about what work might be needed and what they would say about how long I had waited to see a dentist. I was immediately put at ease by everyone I encountered here. The dentist took the time to explain what I needed and why I needed it. The tech was calming and reassuring. The office manager went over the cost and what my insurance would cover. The office itself is clean, comfortable and an overall nice space. I would highly recommend Nova Dental.”
  • keisha j. 5 out of 5 stars. “I had an amazing experience at Lava Dental! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. They took the time to answer all of my questions and never made me feel rushed. I brought all of my children, and two of my children have special needs, so it means a lot to me when a dental office takes the time to understand their individual needs and makes them feel comfortable. Lava Dental did exactly that! They were patient, gentle, caring, and very detailed with each of my children. They treated every child with kindness and made sure they understood what was happening. I truly appreciate the time, patience, and compassion the entire team showed my family. They made what can sometimes be a stressful experience feel comfortable and positive. Thank you, Lava Dental, for taking such great care of my children and making us feel welcomed and valued. We truly appreciate you! ❤️🦷”
  • carmona12. 5 out of 5 stars. “I had a terrible tooth pain that was unbearable. I called many places and found Lava Dental on my browser. It was late in the day and they fit me in for a same day appointment. The staff were super friendly and listened to my concerns. I was seen immediately and explained in detail on what I had and the solutions. Dr. Ebrahimi was super gentle and fast. She's a true master of her profession. I was in and out quickly. I had a wisdom tooth removed; it was quick and, most importantly, painless. I want to thank Sylvia, Orlando, and Dr. Ebrahimi for their prompt assistance and warm hospitality. They were able to quickly provide a painless resolution to my problem. I would highly recommend this dental office.”
  • Faezeh Salari. 5 out of 5 stars. “Dr. Milad Balaei is truly one of the best dentists I've ever experienced. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and comfortable. He is incredibly professional, patient, and detail-oriented, making sure everything is done perfectly and pain-free. He takes the time to explain every step, which builds so much trust and confidence. The results are always amazing, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. If you're looking for a skilled, honest, and caring dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Balaei”
  • Taylor Tobias. 5 out of 5 stars. “I was nervous about getting a root canal and Dr Yap made it the easiest experience ever! No pain, easy instructions and i even got to watch a movie while getting the work done, lol. If i could give ten stars i would”
  • Shishira Moreno. 5 out of 5 stars. “It's been a while since I've been to the dentist and I was nervous of going in because sometimes doing a regular cleaning hurts but I was amazed they were so gentle and I loved the communication. Today when I went my buddy was rayan which I would recommend having him thank youuuuuuuu”
  • Chantel Franklin. 5 out of 5 stars. “Nova Dental was the absolute best. They provided amazing service to my family and made us feel very comfortable and at ease. Dr.Kim and Rayan were phenomenal and provided me with lots of reassurance in regards to my children's dental care.”
  • Lori Cornell. 5 out of 5 stars. “It was my first time there today The staff was very helpful explained everything. Helped me figure out financing for the work I need to get done. Office very nice clean and comfortable.”
  • davin fassauer. 5 out of 5 stars. “The best dental care that I've ever received! I had a tooth that was causing me a lot of pain and they worked me in their schedule and saved me. Dr Rashied, Vanessa and Rayan went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and informed of my options. Rayan took the time to explain the procedure and help me find the best solution and a dental plan going forward. They were all very friendly, professional and I will definitely be going to them exclusively for now on.”
  • Yaneth Amaya. 5 out of 5 stars. “(Translated by Google) Excellent service, Ryan the dentist is really good, and Dr. LA is very kind. My son felt comfortable with her, and so did I. Vanessa the manager is super nice. I highly recommend this place. (Original) Excelente servicio Ryan el dentista muy bueno la verdad y la DR LA muy amable my hijo cintio confianza y yo igual and vannesa la manager es super linda la verdad recomiendo al 100 este lugar.”
  • Jo Jo. 5 out of 5 stars. “Love this dental office everybody is so friendly and nice please yall go see the office manager VANESSA she really funny STEPHANIE and ISABELA works the front desk are very helpful RYAN and JACKIE are wonderful dental assistants and make sure you and your kids are comfortable and of course DR. B takes really good care of your teeth my kids love it here and I'm grateful for the team”
  • christopher gilbert. 5 out of 5 stars. “Vanessa, Rayan, Christopher and Brianna are probably some of the best people that I have ever privilege of encountering..they were extremely professional and made sure I was completely comfortable. I would definitely recommend everyone go here”
  • Kareem Williams. 5 out of 5 stars. “Awesome experience!!!! Staff was great and friendly would recommend this office to everyone!!! Dr.Tatari, Ms.Vanessa and there team made me feel very comfortable and relaxed!! 😎”
  • Dianne M. 5 out of 5 stars. “Awesome experience, Vanessa was very helpful and Dr. Tatari made me feel very comfortable. Would recommend this location.”
  • Sandra Almaraz. 5 out of 5 stars. “The staff is always so nice. And Dr. B is so gentle. I like how he explains the procedures to me.”
  • Jj Williams. 5 out of 5 stars. “Thanks Isabel for making my experience at my local dentist feel more comfortable.”
  • Niyah Jones. 5 out of 5 stars. “EXCELLENT staff , nice and caring also no pain .”
  • Long Long. 5 out of 5 stars. “Today I visited Dream Dental The experience was wonderful They where very fast with the procedure and service Stephanie help with my application very friendly vibes Isabel was so Helpful anything I needed she was there and made me feel at home Dr Balai is very professional and a master at is craft I rate him 10 out of 10 Jackie made me feel comfortable and was out going and up beat on point I wanna thank Vanessa for explaining step by step what I would have to pay and what my insurance would cover being patient Making your I was taking care of and receiving the right procedure very professional group of people !!!!!!”
  • Brandon Willis. 5 out of 5 stars. “The team at Nova is awesome ! I've always been hesitant and skeptical about going to the dentist, but since going to Nova all of my nerves have been put the ease . The staff is not only professional but make you feel comfortable and take the uneasiness out of the Visit .”

Sedation Dentistry FAQ

Is sedation dentistry safe?
Yes, sedation dentistry is very safe when provided by trained professionals who monitor you throughout. Dr. Tatari will review your health history to choose the safest option for you.
Will I be asleep during treatment?
Most dental sedation keeps you relaxed and drowsy but still awake and able to respond. Deeper options like IV sedation can leave you with little memory of the procedure.
How much does sedation dentistry cost?
The cost depends on the type of sedation and the length of your treatment, and we'll go over the details before you begin. We also offer flexible payment options to help make care affordable.
Does insurance cover sedation?
Some plans cover sedation in certain cases, though coverage varies, and we welcome most major PPO plans and accept Medicaid. Our team will help verify your benefits so you know what to expect.
How do I know if sedation dentistry in Houston, TX, is right for me?
If dental anxiety, a sensitive gag reflex, or a long procedure is on your mind, sedation may be a great fit. Call (281) 741-7400 to talk through your options with our team.

Schedule Your Sedation Dentistry Consultation in Houston Today!

Relaxing sedation options that make dental care comfortable and stress-free, even for anxious patients.

Experience safe, professional sedation dentistry in Houston, TX, at Lava Dental. Dr. Tatari and our team are ready to care for your smile, enhance your natural beauty, and deliver the personalized sedation dentistry experience you deserve.

Request a time using the form, or prefer to talk it through? Call us at (281) 741-7400.

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