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Sedation Options

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Stay Comfortable With Our Lake Jackson Sedation Options

Dr. Elrod wants you to feel as relaxed as possible during your care. Our Lake Jackson sedation options make your experience calm, stress-free, and comfortable from start to finish. You can expect a supportive team, clear communication, and a treatment environment focused on your peace of mind.

Sedation can help ease anxiety, reduce sensitivity, and allow you to complete needed care more easily. It's also helpful for longer or more complex treatments, making the process feel shorter and less overwhelming. With our attentive approach, we ensure that your sedation experience is tailored to your needs and provided with your safety in mind.

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Ease Dental Visits With Laughing Gas

Inhaled sedation with laughing gas offers a light, calming effect that helps you feel at ease throughout your dental visit. It's delivered through a small, comfortable mask placed over your nose, allowing you to breathe normally as the gas takes effect within minutes.

Laughing gas helps reduce anxiety, soften sensations, and make time in the dental chair feel shorter. You'll remain fully awake and able to communicate, but you'll feel more relaxed and less focused on the details of the procedure.

Once treatment is complete, the effects wear off quickly, so you can resume your normal activities without lingering drowsiness. It's a safe, gentle option if you want a stress-free experience without heavy sedation.

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Experience Easy Care With Oral Conscious Sedation

If you need a stronger level of relaxation, we offer conscious sedation using a prescribed pill taken before your appointment. It allows you to arrive already feeling calm and at ease.

Oral sedation helps you stay comfortable during longer or more complex procedures. You'll remain responsive, but the details of your treatment may seem fuzzy or be forgotten afterward.

Because the effects last longer, you'll need someone to drive you to and from your appointment. This option is ideal if you want to feel deeply relaxed while still being able to respond to your dentist's instructions.

Explore our Lake Jackson sedation options for gentle smile care.

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Read Why Our Patients Love Us

I have been going to Distinctive for almost 25 yrs. This place is amazing. From the front desk to the staff who works with you, they really care about your experience. They have always taken care of my family with respect and compassion. When an issue arises they do everything they can to...

I have been going to Distinctive for almost 25 yrs. This place is amazing. From the front desk to the staff who works with you, they really care about your experience. They have always taken care of my family with respect and compassion. When an issue arises they do everything they can to resolve it. Especially when dealing with insurance. I am always amazed how they keep up with the technology, especially since AI will be now affecting all parts of our lives. They make sure they incorporate to make your health is at the forefront of everything they do.


Anonymous

This was the BEST dentist office I had ever been in. It was absolutely wonderful. The people was very pleasant. Very nice. Was very concerned about your comfort and your well-being. They could hold an intelligent conversation with you. Didn't make you feel less than it was. Definitely a...

This was the BEST dentist office I had ever been in. It was absolutely wonderful. The people was very pleasant. Very nice. Was very concerned about your comfort and your well-being. They could hold an intelligent conversation with you. Didn't make you feel less than it was. Definitely a one-of-a-kind experience for me. I would advise every single person that I know to go to this dentistry. They are very very welcoming. You will not have a problem in going back to these people. The only sad part about it is I can only give five stars. Love these people! I am so glad that I chose them.


Carroll J.

Dr. Elrod and their staff are the best! Everyone is always happy, friendly and very professional, and the office itself is very comfortable and inviting. The staff makes you feel welcome too. I have a son with special needs, and even he is relaxed when he comes here for his cleaning, and other...

Dr. Elrod and their staff are the best! Everyone is always happy, friendly and very professional, and the office itself is very comfortable and inviting. The staff makes you feel welcome too. I have a son with special needs, and even he is relaxed when he comes here for his cleaning, and other procedures in the past. No complaints from anyone in our family!


Janell K

Distinctive Dental is just a great dental establishment. Dr Elrod is very personable and really takes the time to find out your needs and expectations. He explains the process and finds the best possible solution to any problems with explaining the entire process. Also, the staff are amazing....

Distinctive Dental is just a great dental establishment. Dr Elrod is very personable and really takes the time to find out your needs and expectations. He explains the process and finds the best possible solution to any problems with explaining the entire process. Also, the staff are amazing. They work with you and your schedule to find the most convenient time and are willing to do what is necessary to get you accommodated. Would not go anywhere else, as I totally trust Dr Elrod and his staff.


Jeanie G

Everyone I met was wonderful, they gave me a tour of the facility and a gift for my first time as a patient. Dr. Elrod & Elissa were very engaging and I never felt rushed to get on with my visit and get out. They took the time to listen to me and answer all my questions. Overall, Best Experience...

Everyone I met was wonderful, they gave me a tour of the facility and a gift for my first time as a patient. Dr. Elrod & Elissa were very engaging and I never felt rushed to get on with my visit and get out. They took the time to listen to me and answer all my questions. Overall, Best Experience I have ever had at a dentist (or even doctors) office!


Deborah W

Dr Elrod and all the staff at Distinctive Dental were excellent at all the multiple jobs that they did to walk me through a journey after the death of my husband. This adventure of three+ years was made easier with the different dental assistants. I highly recommend this well trained and gentle...

Dr Elrod and all the staff at Distinctive Dental were excellent at all the multiple jobs that they did to walk me through a journey after the death of my husband. This adventure of three+ years was made easier with the different dental assistants. I highly recommend this well trained and gentle staff.


Dale W

I’ve been a patient with dr. Elrod for 20 plus years. Hands down the best dentist in the country! All the work I’ve had done is the best quality and lasts. I still have some CEREC that have lasted over 20 years. This is the only dentist I’ve been to that I’m actually excited to go to.

Brandy J

Above and beyond exceptional service!! The office is stunning and the staff are exceptional. I'm definitely appreciative of the tour and gift! Very friendly and knowledgeable. They took their time and didn't make me feel like just another patient. Most importantly, I felt comfortable and heard....

Above and beyond exceptional service!! The office is stunning and the staff are exceptional. I'm definitely appreciative of the tour and gift! Very friendly and knowledgeable. They took their time and didn't make me feel like just another patient. Most importantly, I felt comfortable and heard. My only regret is not becoming a new patient sooner. Never had an experience like that at a dental office before! Thank you DDS!


Larissa H

Wow 🤩 The staff here is amazing! As a new patient the receptionist gave me a tour of the facility and I received a welcome gift! The staff is friendly and caring. Big thank you to Dr. E who took his time explaining everything and wanted to make sure I was comfortable and happy.

Jessica G

I did an in office teeth whitening appointment. I thought front staff very friendly and my appointment was on time. They actually accommodated an earlier time for me. I am pleased with the results and would definitely recommend this facility! The staff was very friendly and listened to my concerns.

Shelley C

Frequently Asked Questions About Sedation Options

How does laughing gas work?
Laughing gas is inhaled through a small mask over your nose. It works quickly to create a light, relaxed feeling while keeping you awake and able to respond. The effects fade within minutes after the mask is removed, allowing you to continue your day as usual.
What is oral conscious sedation?
Oral conscious sedation involves taking a prescribed pill before your visit. It provides a deeper sense of relaxation, making you less aware of your surroundings. You’ll still be able to respond to your dentist, but you may remember little about the appointment afterward.
Are your sedation options safe?
Yes. Our sedation methods are well-tested and administered under professional supervision. We review your medical history and monitor you closely during treatment to ensure your safety and comfort at all times.