Comfortable Sedation Dentistry at Lacey Smiles

Sedation Dentistry in Lacey, WA

Stress-Free Restorative Dental Care While You Sleep

At Lacey Smiles, we offer sedation dentistry specifically for restorative dental care, designed for patients who want to complete treatment without stress or anxiety. Patients who choose general anesthesia are fully asleep during treatment and typically wake up with their fillings, crowns, and other planned restorative work already completed.

Restorative care is led by Dr. John Hodges, our resident oral surgery and implant expert. General anesthesia is provided in partnership with Elite Anesthesia, allowing restorative dentistry to be completed efficiently and comfortably in one trusted dental office.

What Is Restorative Dentistry Under General Anesthesia?

General anesthesia allows you to be completely asleep during dental treatment. For eligible patients, restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, and implant-related care can be completed during a single appointment without awareness of the procedure.

When you wake up, your dental work is already finished according to the treatment plan discussed during your consultation with Dr. Hodges.

Restorative Dentistry Services Completed While You Sleep

Dental Fillings

Cavities and minor tooth damage can be treated while you are asleep. Patients who choose general anesthesia wake up with their fillings complete and without experiencing the sounds or sensations of treatment.

Dental Crowns

Crowns restore strength and function to damaged teeth. With general anesthesia, teeth can often be prepared and crowns placed during the same appointment when clinically appropriate.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges replace missing teeth and restore bite function. Bridge preparation and placement can be completed comfortably under general anesthesia, especially when multiple teeth are involved.

Dental Implants

Implant-related restorative procedures can be performed while you are asleep. Dr. Hodges carefully plans implant treatment to ensure efficient, predictable results.

Completing Multiple Treatments in One Visit

General anesthesia often allows Dr. Hodges to complete several restorative procedures in one visit, reducing the number of appointments needed to restore your smile.

General Anesthesia Dentistry With Elite Anesthesia

Lacey Smiles partners with Elite Anesthesia to provide general anesthesia in a controlled and professional setting. This option allows patients to:

• Remain fully asleep during treatment
• Wake up with planned restorative work completed
• Avoid dental anxiety and discomfort
• Complete extensive dental treatment efficiently

Dr. Hodges reviews your medical history and treatment needs to determine whether general anesthesia is appropriate for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sedation Restorative Dentistry

Take the Stress and Anxiety Out of Dental Work

Dental anxiety is common, and delaying treatment can allow dental problems to worsen over time. Sedation dentistry with general anesthesia offers a way to move forward with restorative care in a calm, supportive environment.

By combining advanced restorative dentistry with general anesthesia, Lacey Smiles helps patients restore oral health without fear or stress.

Proudly Serving Thurston County, Lewis County, and Beyond

Our dental office is located in Lacey, and we proudly welcome patients from Thurston County, Lewis County, and surrounding Southwest Washington communities.

Many patients travel to Lacey Smiles to complete restorative dentistry under general anesthesia in one trusted location. Call now or book your consultation online with Dr. John Hodges to find out if sleep dentistry is right for you.