Stop Hiding Your Smile: How Sedation Dentistry Gives You a Fresh Start
For millions of people, the thought of sitting in a dental chair triggers something deeper than simple discomfort. It triggers genuine fear. Hearts race.…
IV & oral sedation dentistry · Aurora, IL
Dental care for people who dread the dentist.
Relax through your treatment with safe, closely monitored sedation. Many patients catch up on years of dental work in just a few visits, and remember very little of it.
- Illinois IV sedation permit
- 20+ years of experience
- Hundreds of sedation cases a year
Free consultationNo pressure, no judgment. Just answers.
Why choose sedation
Sedation dentistry is for you if…
You’re embarrassed to smile
Years of putting off care? No lectures, no judgment. Just a plan to get you smiling again.
You’re terrified of the dentist
Sedation lets you relax deeply, and most patients remember very little of their visit.
You don’t have enough time
Because you’re comfortable, we can often do more per visit, so you need fewer appointments.
You’re ready to smile with confidence
From a single tooth to a full reconstruction, we’ll help you get the smile you deserve.
How it works
Three simple steps to a calmer visit
- 1
Free consultation
We review your medical and dental history and your X-rays (or take new ones), and talk through your goals.
- 2
Your sedation plan
Together we choose oral, IV, or both, based on your health, your anxiety level, and the treatment you need.
- 3
Relax through treatment
You rest comfortably while we work and monitor you closely. Most patients remember little of the visit.
Your options
Oral or IV sedation: which is right for you?
Both are forms of conscious (“twilight”) sedation. You stay deeply relaxed, and we choose the option that fits your health and your treatment.
Oral sedation
Medication is taken about an hour before your appointment and takes effect within about 45 minutes.
- Great for longer restorative visits
- No needles to start
- Strong amnesia of the visit
IV sedation
Medication is delivered directly into a vein, works within minutes, and can be adjusted throughout your procedure.
- The most predictable form of sedation
- Ideal for surgery, extractions, implants, root canals
- Adjusted moment to moment for your comfort
Our services
Everything you need, without the stress
Dental implants
From implant surgery to full reconstruction, planned and placed under sedation.
Restorative dentistry
Crowns, bridges, and complex restorative work, often completed in fewer visits.
Extractions & bone grafting
Safe, effective sedation for extractions, grafting, and other surgical procedures.
Deep cleanings & more
Strong gag reflex or years since your last visit? We’ll see anybody, no matter the case.
Meet your dentist
Dr. Joseph Kim, DDS
Dr. Kim has been a licensed dentist for more than 20 years and has performed thousands of sedation procedures. He holds an Illinois IV Conscious Sedation Permit and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan
- Diplomate, Academy of Osseointegration
- Member, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Patient stories
“My best experience at the dentist’s office, ever.”
I had a three hour dental appointment. I only remember about 10 minutes of it — that’s the kind of dental visit I like! I have had several bad dental experiences in the past, and was anxious about going back to the dentist. It was my best experience at the dentist’s office, ever.
With the amount of surgery and reconstruction that I had to undergo, I would probably not have been able to go through it without sedation. It was very nice, easy, and painless. Dr. Kim’s team made me feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire process.
I hadn’t had any dental work done for a few years, and it really helped me. With sedation, I was able to have a lot of work done in one appointment without remembering the experience. I would definitely do it again.
Questions
Sedation dentistry FAQ
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Yes. Conscious sedation has an excellent safety record when it is given by a trained, permitted dentist who monitors you throughout. Dr. Kim holds an Illinois IV Conscious Sedation Permit, is ACLS certified, and our team performs hundreds of sedation cases every year.
Will I be asleep during treatment?
Not in the way you would be under general anesthesia. Conscious (“twilight”) sedation puts you in a deeply relaxed state. You can still respond to your name or a gentle touch, but most patients drift off and remember very little of the visit.
What is the difference between oral and IV sedation?
Oral sedation is a pill taken about an hour before your visit and works well for longer restorative appointments. IV sedation delivers medication directly into a vein, works within minutes, and can be adjusted during the procedure, which makes it the most predictable option for surgery, extractions, implants, and root canals.
Can I get a lot of dental work done in one visit?
Often, yes. Because you are relaxed and comfortable, we can usually complete more treatment per appointment, so many patients finish in fewer visits.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. At your free consultation we review your medical and dental history and any X-rays, talk through your goals, and recommend the right level of sedation for you.
Do you accept Medicaid? How can I pay?
We are not a Medicaid provider, but we do offer third-party payment plan options. There is a separate sedation fee, which is typically much lower than what other anesthesia providers charge.
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The dentist doesn’t have to be terrifying
Call us or send a request for a free consultation. We’ll review your X-rays, talk through your goals, and plan the level of sedation that’s right for you.