Sedation dentistry in Timonium
Nervous about the dentist? The practice offers laughing gas and oral conscious sedation—so you feel calm and relaxed and can get the dental care you need. Serving Timonium, Towson and Pikesville.
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Timonium, MD
Sedation dentistry in Timonium
1 hr before your visit
When you take the oral sedative pill.
Laughing gas you can drive home after
You should feel fully alert right after treatment and can drive home.
Oral conscious sedation
A pill that calms you while you stay conscious. Bring a ride.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Sedation dentistry is one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Sedation dentistry, step by step
Here’s how sedation helps you get the dental care you need, calmly.
Talk through your worries
Start with a relaxed, no-pressure consultation. Tell the team what makes dental visits hard for you, and together you’ll choose the form of sedation that suits your unique needs and your treatment.
Relax with gas or a pill
Laughing gas flows through a comfortable nasal mask and is adjusted throughout treatment, easing anxious feelings within seconds. With oral conscious sedation, you take a pill about an hour before your appointment.
Recover and get home safely
After laughing gas you should feel fully alert and can drive yourself home. Oral sedatives stay in your system for several hours, so arrange a ride to and from your appointment and don’t drive or operate machinery.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“I’ve been putting off some serious dental procedures because of anxiety. The moment I talked to Kelly on the phone I felt at peace… this is the place to go.”—Amanda Ostrowski
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
“Best dental experience I ever had. The office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli White
“I’ve finally found my dentist and I couldn’t be happier! Really impressed by how comfortable they made me feel from the moment I walked in. The whole team at Dr. Haywood’s office is warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive.”—Andrew
“Received excellent care. Always detailed the work to be done and the cost. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.”—Dan
of flexible payment plans with Cherry
- No-interest financing options with CareCredit for up to 12 months
- Cherry uses a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score
- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
- Apply online before your visit and get a decision in minutes
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Cleanings & PreventionDental cleanings in Timonium, MD: 60-minute visits, gum care, sealants and custom bite guards with Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS.
Emergency Dental CareEmergency dental care in Timonium, MD: toothaches, abscesses, cracked or knocked-out teeth and locked jaws. Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS.
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Oral Cancer ScreeningOral cancer screening in Timonium, MD: a quick, pain-free ViziLite exam with your regular checkup at Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS.
TMJ/TMD TreatmentTMJ treatment in Timonium, MD for jaw pain and headaches: a full evaluation, bite analysis and splints with Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS.
Dental TechnologyDental technology in Timonium, MD: digital X-rays, iTero scans, DIAGNOdent, Picasso laser and air abrasion at Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS.
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Sedation is offered in two forms to suit your needs: inhaled laughing gas, and oral conscious sedation, a medication you take by mouth. Each helps you feel calm and relaxed, and being relaxed makes for a quicker procedure and a speedier recovery.
Laughing gas tends to make you feel somewhat giddy and euphoric, but not “out of it.” It flows steadily through a comfortable nasal mask and is adjusted as needed throughout treatment. Within seconds it eases anxious feelings, so you can receive the treatment you need more comfortably.
Yes. Immediately after treatment is completed you should feel fully alert, and you can drive yourself home safely. That feature can make laughing gas more appealing than other sedatives, especially if you’d rather not arrange a ride.
You take a pill the morning of treatment, usually about an hour before your appointment. The sedative slows the central nervous system enough to bring on calm, relaxed feelings. Because oral sedatives stay in your system for several hours, you need someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
No. With laughing gas and with oral conscious sedation you stay conscious during treatment, just without the stress or anxiety. You can still respond to Dr. Haywood and the team while you feel calm and relaxed.
No. Laughing gas is offered as a complimentary service: just let the team know you would like it. Any costs for oral sedation are explained at your consultation, before anything begins. Take the office tour.
Yes. Laughing gas is a safe and effective form of sedation dentistry for patients of all ages, and the flow is adjusted as needed throughout treatment. Oral sedatives have also been used as a form of sedation dentistry at the practice with great success.
It depends on your needs and your treatment. If you want to drive yourself home, laughing gas may appeal; oral conscious sedation lasts several hours and requires a ride. Talk it through at a relaxed, no-pressure consultation and choose the option that fits you. Request an appointment.
The office is spa-like and built to be anxiety-free. Air abrasion can remove small areas of decay quickly and quietly, with no heat, pressure or vibration. The iTero Element scanner creates a 3D image of your teeth in about 2½ minutes, with less tendency toward gagging. See our dental technology.
If you were given sedation for surgery, its effects may stay with you for several hours, so don’t drive or operate machinery. The medications used for sedation also help reduce your memory of the procedure. Follow the post-op instructions for your specific treatment. Read post-op instructions.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service, and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.