Our sedation options help ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience for patients with dental anxiety.
Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people delay care, and delay is what turns a small problem into a large one. Sedation exists to break that cycle.
Dr. David Bonanno has completed extensive training in IV sedation. Whatever the treatment, the aim is the same — that you can relax during it, and that the work gets done.
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- IV sedation
- training held by Dr. David Bonanno, DMD
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- Anxiety-friendly
- sedation is offered specifically so anxious patients can be treated
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- One roof
- sedation alongside surgery, implants and restorative work
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bernardo Plaza Ct
Who it helps
Reasons patients ask us about sedation
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Dental anxiety
If the thought of an appointment is what has kept you away, sedation is offered precisely so that it does not have to.
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Longer or more complex treatment
Implant placement, full-arch work and oral surgery can mean a longer time in the chair. Sedation makes that easier to tolerate.
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Putting treatment off
Patients who have avoided the dentist often need more work done. Sedation can make catching up manageable rather than daunting.
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Difficulty staying comfortable
If sitting through treatment is hard for you for any reason, tell us and we will plan around it.
Sedation here
What we offer, and how it is decided
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IV sedation
Dr. David Bonanno has completed extensive training in IV sedation, alongside his training in dental implants, cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry.
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Discussed at your consultation
Which approach suits you depends on the treatment you are having and on your medical history. We will talk it through before anything is booked, and you will know what to expect.
Talk to us before you decide against treatment. Sedation is one of the reasons the practice can treat patients who have found dental care difficult in the past. If anxiety is the obstacle, say so when you call — (858) 221-6713.
What to expect
How a sedation appointment is arranged
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Tell us how you feel
Mention anxiety or past difficulty when you book. It changes how we plan the appointment, not whether we will see you.
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Consultation and medical history
We assess your dental health, discuss your concerns and goals, and review your medical history before recommending anything.
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A plan you understand
Treatment plans are explained in full, with no hidden surprises and options described in a way that makes sense.
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Treatment and aftercare
Your treatment is carried out here at the practice, with follow-up arranged as needed.
Why patients choose us
Comfort is part of how the practice works
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Safe sedation
Our practice offers safe sedation dentistry to ensure a comfortable experience, allowing you to relax during your treatment.
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Approachable care
Empathetic listening and clear communication — we take the time to understand your concerns and explain options in a way that makes sense.
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Efficiency
A wide range of services under one roof, allowing for faster appointments without compromising quality.
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Honest and trustworthy care
Transparent treatment plans with no hidden surprises.
Related care
Where sedation is most often used
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Gum care
Periodontal Care
Deep cleaning and surgical gum treatment — the kind of work sedation is often paired with.
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Restoration
Dental Implants
Implant placement and full-arch restoration, planned and placed by the same team.
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The team
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. David Bonanno’s training in IV sedation, and the rest of the clinical team.
Common questions
Questions about sedation
Yes. Our sedation options help ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience for patients with dental anxiety.
Our practice offers safe sedation dentistry to ensure a comfortable experience, allowing you to relax during your treatment. We review your medical history before recommending anything.
It is most often used by patients with dental anxiety, and by patients having longer or more involved treatment such as implant placement or oral surgery.
That depends on the treatment you are having and on your medical history. We will discuss it with you at your consultation, before anything is booked.
No. Sedation is an option, not a requirement. If you would rather not, tell us and we will plan your treatment accordingly.
Mention it when you book, either through the appointment request form or by calling the practice on (858) 221-6713.
New patients
New patients are welcome
Your first visit begins with a thorough examination to assess your dental health and discuss your concerns and goals.