The Fear of Dentistry Is Real—But Sedation Changes Everything
Millions of adults avoid dental care due to fear, anxiety, or previous traumatic experiences. Sedation dentistry allows patients to receive life-changing treatment—without stress, anxiety, or discomfort. This is especially important for full arch and implant procedures, which require precision and patient relaxation.
At Golden Oak Sedation & Dental Implant Dentistry, Dr. Johnny Shanks has built one of Tennessee’s most advanced centers for both sedation and implant dentistry. The combination of surgical skill and safe sedation protocols allows patients to finally receive the treatment they’ve needed for years.
Why Sedation Dentistry Matters for Implant Treatment
Full arch implants are complex. They require precise movements, long chair time, and patient cooperation. Sedation offers a much better patient experience:
● You remain fully relaxed
● You have little to no memory of the procedure
● You feel no anxiety
● Your muscles stay relaxed for ideal surgical conditions
● Complex procedures can be completed in one visit
● It allows for safer, faster, more predictable results
Sedation Options Offered at Golden Oak Sedation
IV Sedation
Allows full relaxation and comfort; ideal for implant surgery and full arch treatments.
Oral Sedation
A pill-based form of sedation that reduces awareness and anxiety.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
A mild sedative for shorter or less complex appointments.
General Anesthesia (Select Cases)
For extremely anxious patients or highly complex surgical needs.
Every patient undergoes a medical evaluation to determine the safest and most effective sedation level.
Why Patients Trust Golden Oak Sedation
1. Specialized Training
Dr. Shanks and his team are trained in advanced sedation protocols, ensuring patient safety from start to finish.
2. A Fully Equipped, Sedation-Ready Facility
Golden Oak Sedation is designed specifically for implant and sedation dentistry, with proper monitoring, emergency preparedness, and advanced equipment.
3. Ideal for High-Anxiety Patients
Patients who haven’t visited a dentist in years finally receive care comfortably and without fear.
4. Same-Day Implant Procedures Under Sedation
Many full arch cases can be completed in a single visit while under IV sedation.
Who Benefits from Sedation Dentistry?
● Patients with dental anxiety
● Patients who need extensive dental work
● Patients with a strong gag reflex
● Those undergoing full arch or implant surgery
● Patients who want to complete treatment in fewer visits
Your Comfort Comes First
Sedation dentistry at Golden Oak Sedation makes clinical excellence possible—and patient comfort guaranteed. Whether you need single implants or a complete All-on-X transformation, sedation allows you to receive care safely and peacefully.