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Pediatric Sedation Dentist in Roseville, CA

Roseville, CAlifornia

Sedation Dentistry for Kids

At Explorer Kids Dental, we offer gentle sedation to help children feel safe and relaxed during dental treatment. Whether your child has dental anxiety or needs a more complex procedure, our goal is to make their visit easy, smooth, and stress-free.

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Enjoy peace of mind with our board-certified anesthesiologist

Sedation dentistry is used to help children who may be too young, anxious, or have complex treatment needs feel comfortable during their visit. At Explorer Kids Dental, we’re proud to work with Dr. Sam Seiden, a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist with years of experience in both clinical and academic settings. He has served at Sutter Memorial, Kaiser, and Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, where he also led initiatives in medical informatics and patient comfort. Dr. Seiden provides safe, effective sedation care for our youngest or most sensitive patients, so families can move forward with treatment feeling fully supported and confident.

Why choose sedation dentistry?

Reduces fear and anxiety

Sedation helps children feel relaxed before and during their appointment, especially if they’ve had negative dental experiences in the past.

Makes treatment smoother and faster

With sedation, we complete all of your child's treatment needs in only one visit while they are comfortable, asleep, and unaware of the procedures.

Improves safety and comfort

Sedation limits movement and discomfort, which helps our team work with greater precision and keeps your child at ease.

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The sedation dentistry process

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Consultation and preparation

When sedation is determined as the best approach after a thorough exam and discussion of treatment options, we will schedule a separate consultation to discuss all additional details of coordinating your child's day of treatment visit.

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Day of treatment

On the day of the appointment, we create a calm, child-friendly environment to help your child feel safe and supported. We’ll monitor your child closely throughout the procedure and make sure they stay comfortable from start to finish.

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Recovery and aftercare

After the procedure, your child will feel sleepy or groggy for a short period. We’ll provide clear instructions for at-home care and let you know what to expect as they recover. Our team will also follow up to check on your child’s progress and answer any questions you may have.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, children's sedation is very safe when performed by trained professionals. At Explorer Kids Dental, our doctors follow the latest safety protocols and monitor your child closely throughout the entire visit. We always review medical history first and tailor sedation to your child’s individual needs.

We offer in-office general sedation based on your child’s age and treatment needs. We’ll walk you through the process during your consultation.

General anesthesia, which is only used when medically necessary, allows your child to sleep through the procedure completely.

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Call or Text (916) 269-9777

Families love us

We’re grateful for the many parents who share their experiences and trust us with their children’s smiles.

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"A huge thank you to the amazing staff here at Explorer Kids Dental. My mom raved about how lovely you all were and made my kids feel so comfortable. The dentist is not their favorite appointment so I greatly appreciate the efforts that were made by your team."

Jameca T.

“We had such a great experience here! The office is bright, fun, and completely kid-friendly, which helped my child feel relaxed right away. The staff were patient, gentle, and really took the time to explain everything in a way that made both me and my child comfortable."

Jelloul B.

"I worked in children's dentistry for about 10 years before moving on and the standard of care that this office offers is absolutely outstanding! They get on the kids level and really talk to them. The front office has never steered me in the wrong direction and I’ve never had any surprises."

Kaycee I.

"We had such a wonderful experience at Explorer Kids Dental! From the moment we walked in, Alissa at the front desk made us feel so welcome and comfortable. She was warm, friendly, and incredibly helpful with scheduling and paperwork."

Cathy S.

"Explorer Kids was amazing!! My 2 year old son struggled previously cooperating with our regular dentist so we sought out a pediatric dentist and they truly worked their magic!! He was so happy and they were able to get a cleaning and exam in. I’m so grateful!! Highly recommend."

Sarah C.
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