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Dental · Sedation Dentistry & IV Sedation

Sedation Dentistry & IV Sedation
in Fort Wayne

True IV sedation, in-house. Comfort options from gentle local anesthesia to full IV sedation, so fear never keeps you from the care you need.

Call (260) 484-3136

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mat Middleton, Co-Owner · Dentist.

In short

Sedation dentistry at Middleton Family Dentistry in Fort Wayne offers comfort options from gentle local anesthesia to full IV sedation, so fear never keeps you from the care you need. Dr. Mat Middleton provides in-house IV sedation (general anesthesia) for appropriate, carefully selected cases, with a driver required afterward. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available at both offices for milder anxiety.

What it is

The
work.

Most general dental offices refer IV sedation out. We keep it in-house: Dr. Mat Middleton provides IV sedation (general anesthesia), a medically monitored, deeply relaxed sleep for extensive treatment or significant dental anxiety. It is reserved for appropriate, carefully selected cases, with close monitoring throughout and a driver required afterward.

Not every visit needs that. Most treatment is comfortable with gentle local anesthesia and thorough numbness checks. For milder anxiety we offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) at both offices, and oral sedation for patients who want deeper relaxation. We also treat anxious patients with no medication at all, by pacing the visit, letting you control the rhythm, and being honest about what you will feel.

Duration

Varies

Pricing

Nitrous fee is modest. Oral and IV sedation pricing is discussed up front.

Who it's for

A good fit if…

  • Patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to fear
  • Extensive treatment or oral surgery you would rather sleep through
  • Complex or long appointments
  • A strong gag reflex that prevents comfortable treatment
What to expect

The visit.

  1. 01A conversation about your anxiety and health history
  2. 02Gentle local anesthesia with numbness checks before we begin
  3. 03Nitrous oxide available at both offices
  4. 04IV sedation (general anesthesia) with Dr. Mat for appropriate cases
  5. 05A driver required after IV or oral sedation
Specialists at Middleton

Who you'll see.

Answers

Things people
ask first.

  • Dr. Mat Middleton provides our in-house IV sedation (general anesthesia). Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available with the wider team at both offices.

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Start with a
conversation.

We plan every sedation case individually. Book an appointment, or call the office closer to you.

Call (260) 484-3136