Sedation Dentistry

IV sedation, oral sedation, and laughing gas offer a calming path to dental care—because fear shouldn’t stand between you and your health. Whether you need deep relaxation or gentle ease, these options help you feel comfortable, safe, and in control. No more anxiety, no more dread—just peace of mind and a healthier smile.

The Purpose of Dental Sedation in Rapid City, SD

Dental sedation refers to medicine that is designed to reduce physical pain associated with treatment or to reduce anxiety and help you feel more relaxed while dental work is being completed. This makes the experience more pleasant and ensures our staff can perform their duties more effectively. We offer dental sedation in general anesthesia, laughing gas, and oral conscious sedation.

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the most minimal form of sedation and is easily administered through a small mask that dispenses a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen, leaving you feeling relaxed.

Oral sedation is a minimal to moderate form of sedation, depending on the dosage. You will be administered a pill to take orally about an hour before your treatment. This will leave you feeling drowsy and relaxed, but will not put you to sleep.

What Makes Us Different?

Experience unparalleled dental care at our locally-owned practice, where we prioritize your comfort and needs. Our in-house lab and cutting-edge technology ensure swift, top-quality dentures crafted within days not weeks delivering superior retention and minimized sore spots through precise manufacturing processes for an impeccable fit. Whether it’s dentures or implant-supported teeth, we offer a range of solutions to restore your desired smile. Additionally, we provide various sedation options for your comfort. Proudly 100% locally owned and operated in Rapid City, we’re dedicated to serving our community.

We proudly offer a 90-day Patient Satisfaction Guarantee for Dentures and Partials as well as a 7-year warranty for our premium denture which is the longest warranty in the market! Learn more about our superior dentures.

Black Hills Dentures and Implants

At Black Hills Dentures and Implants, we are committed to providing outstanding service, whether you need emergency or general dental care. We are proud to offer affordable dental care for families in Rapid City, SD, and the surrounding communities. Schedule your appointment today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know – Get Clear, Honest Answers to Your Most Common Denture and Implant Questions.

What is laughing gas and what does it do?

Laughing gas is Nitrous Oxide and is commonly used as a local sedation method. It’s colorless and odorless and its usefulness stems from its ability to quickly work and safely reverse its effects. It is a widely considered safe dental sedation method.

What type of anesthesia are used for dental work?

The most common types of anesthesia used are local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is a numbing medication that is injected directly into the area that is to be treated—usually the gums around an affected tooth. In contrast, general anesthesia produces a more profound experience that usually leaves no memory of the actual procedure. It’s typically used for more intensive procedures like tooth extraction, dental implants, or other surgical procedures and the patient is unconscious during the process. IV sedation is a deeper type of anesthesia that achieves a period of brief sedation with very little memory of the surgery.