Sedation Dentist in Whittier, CA

If dental visits make you anxious, our sedation dentist in Whittier, CA, team can help you feel calmer during treatment.

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Nitrous, oral and IV sedation
Free implant consultation
PPO plans, CareCredit & Cherry
Se habla español

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Since 2003Serving Whittier
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Calm, Careful Care From Whittier’s Surgical Dentists

Surgical and implant dentistry have been part of our practice since 2003. Our doctors handle surgery in-house, including implant placement, oral surgery and wisdom teeth, so you’re treated by the same team from start to finish.

Before any procedure, we talk through what will happen, how long it takes, and which sedation option fits you.

Meet the doctors behind your careTraining, experience and memberships for every dentist on our team.

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Sedation Options We Offer in Whittier

We recommend sedation based on your health, your anxiety level and the treatment you need.

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

You breathe it through a small mask. It takes the edge off anxiety while you stay awake and able to respond, and the effect fades soon after your visit.

Oral Sedation

A prescribed pill taken before your appointment. You stay conscious but deeply relaxed, and many patients remember little of the visit. You’ll need someone to drive you home.

IV Sedation

Medication given through a vein for deeper relaxation that starts quickly. It’s often considered for longer surgical visits. You’ll need someone to drive you home.

What Whittier Patients Say

Patients tell us they came in nervous and left surprised at how comfortable the visit felt.

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300+ Google reviews

Had a great dental appointment at Atlantic Dental in Whittier, no pain & always making you comfortable.

Lupe Trillo · Google Review

Atlantic Dental is great! Staff is friendly, the treatment was painless, I highly recommend this dental office.

Preston Lopez · Google Review

Love the care they provide and makes you feel comfortable. Lourdes and doctors Dr.Paz and Dr.Tamir and the staff is amazing front with Samantha, Kimberly, Nelly, Elizabeth and back with Chris, Daisy, America everyone!

Tasi Steffany · Google Review

Treatments Where Sedation Can Help

Dental Implants

Sedation options are available for implant placement. If you’re considering dental implants in Whittier, we’ll talk through sedation at your free consultation.

All-on-4 Dental Implants

Replacing a full arch is a longer visit. For All-on-4 dental implants in Whittier, sedation can help you stay relaxed while the implants are placed.

Who May Benefit From Sedation

Dental Anxiety or Fear

If fear has kept you from the dentist, sedation can help you get the care you’ve been putting off.

Longer or Surgical Visits

Implant surgery and other longer treatments can be easier when you’re relaxed.

A Strong Gag Reflex

Sedation can make it easier to stay comfortable in the chair during treatment.

Planning Your Treatment With 3D Imaging

CBCT imaging gives our doctors a three-dimensional view of your jaw before treatment, and guided planning maps implant positions ahead of time. That means fewer surprises on treatment day.

Your Doctors

Dr. Aaron Paz, DDS, FICOI
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist
Dr. Alfred Tamir
Dental Surgeon & Implantology Specialist

About Our Team

Insurance and Payment Options

Our benefits coordinator checks your coverage and explains what your plan includes before treatment. We accept PPO plans from Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, UnitedHealthcare and UCCI, and we offer CareCredit, Cherry and low monthly payment plans.

See our insurance and payment options, or browse patient results and reviews.

Financing available

Low initial payments and monthly payment plans for qualifying patients.

PPO plans we accept

We work with PPO dental plans. Call us and we’ll confirm your specific plan before your visit.

Sedation Dentistry FAQs

Is sedation dentistry safe?

For most healthy patients, yes. We review your medical history and medications first and recommend only what fits your health.

Will I be asleep?

With nitrous oxide and oral sedation, you stay awake but relaxed. We explain how each option feels before you decide.

Can I drive myself home after sedation?

After oral or IV sedation, no. Please bring someone to drive you home. We go over what to plan for before your appointment.

Does insurance cover sedation?

Coverage depends on your plan and the treatment. Our team checks your benefits and explains your costs before treatment.

Can I get sedation for my dental implant surgery in Whittier?

Yes. Sedation options are available for implant placement, and we discuss which one fits you at your free implant consultation.

Sedation Dentistry Near You on Greenleaf Avenue

Many patients who ask about sedation have put off care for years because of fear. We start with a conversation, not a procedure.

Because sedation can leave you groggy, plan for a friend or family member to drive you home. Our office at 6716 Greenleaf Avenue has easy parking for pickup, and our English- and Spanish-speaking team can explain what to do before and after your visit.

If you’re looking for a Whittier dentist for anxious patients, we’ll go at your pace.

Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics
6716 Greenleaf Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

(562) 696-5544

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

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Feel Calmer at Your Next Visit

Call Atlantic Dental & Orthodontics to talk about sedation options for your treatment.

Call (562) 696-5544 Request an Appointment