112 S Tryon St Suite 650, Charlotte, NC 28284
Sedation Dentistry, Designed for Comfort
At Dentistry of Uptown Charlotte, we understand that anxiety can prevent patients from getting the care they need. Our sedation dentistry options are designed to help you feel calm, comfortable, and fully supported throughout your visit.
For advanced sedation, we partner with board-certified anesthesiologists to ensure the highest level of safety and clinical precision. Whether your anxiety is mild or more significant, we tailor your experience so treatment feels manageable, and often surprisingly easy.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry, practiced by dentists such as Dr. Hotic in Charlotte, NC, aims to alleviate patients' anxiety and discomfort during dental procedures. This technique involves administering medication to induce deep relaxation, making dental visits more comfortable. By opting for sedation dentistry, patients can receive treatments in a calm and stress-free state, particularly beneficial for those with dental phobia or undergoing complex procedures. Dr. Hotic and her compassionate team prioritize patient comfort, creating a soothing environment for a positive dental experience.
What Are My Options?
- Oral Sedation: A prescribed medication taken before your visit to help you feel deeply relaxed while remaining awake and responsive. Ideal for mild to moderate anxiety or longer appointments.
- IV Sedation: Administered by our anesthesiologist, IV sedation allows for a deeper level of relaxation. You are closely monitored throughout, and most patients remember very little of the procedure. Often recommended for higher anxiety or more complex treatment.
- General Anesthesia: For select cases, general anesthesia provides a fully unconscious state. This is delivered by a board-certified anesthesiologist and is typically reserved for extensive procedures or severe dental anxiety.
Our Sedation Dentists Are Here For You
Dr. Charles F. Cangemi
Jr., DDS, MS, PLLCDr. Cangemi received his DDS and completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He received his MS in Anesthesiology and completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Ohio State University. He is a Diplomate on the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He is an anesthesia lecturer and has published articles in dental and anesthesiology journals as well as in anesthesia textbooks. Dr. Cangemi is licensed in the state of North Carolina.
Dr. Bess Collins, MD
Dr. Collins received her MD from the University of South Carolina and completed her residency in anesthesiology at the University of Louisville. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Member of the North Carolina Board of Anesthesiology. She is also a Member of the Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia and certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advance life support. Dr. Collins is licensed in both North and South Carolina.