Sedation Dentistry · Miramar & Lighthouse Point
Sedation Dentistry: Relax or Sleep Through Your Visit
If fear, a strong gag reflex or trouble getting numb has kept you from the dentist, sedation can change that. Dr. Michael Gorman offers three levels — nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation — at both of our offices.
Available at both offices
How It Helps
Dental Care Without the Dread
Most people who avoid the dentist are not avoiding the treatment — they are avoiding the feeling. Sedation dentistry takes that feeling away. You stay calm and comfortable while Dr. Gorman works, and with deeper sedation many patients remember little or nothing afterward.
Sedation also makes more possible in a single visit. Because you are relaxed and still, Dr. Gorman can often combine several procedures into one appointment — which is why patients who have put off care for years come to us to catch up all at once.
Sedation is available with almost everything we do: cleanings and exams, fillings, crowns, root canals, dental implants and cosmetic makeovers.
Three Levels
Choose the Sedation That Fits You
Dr. Gorman recommends a level after reviewing your health history, your treatment and how anxious you feel.
Mild
Nitrous Oxide
Breathed through a small nose mask. You feel calm and relaxed but stay in control and can respond the whole time. The level can be adjusted during your visit.
Moderate
Oral Conscious Sedation
A prescribed pill taken before your appointment. You can respond to Dr. Gorman, but most patients remember little of the visit and some doze off.
Deep relaxation
IV Sedation
Medication delivered through a small IV for a deeply relaxed, sleep-like state. Ideal for severe anxiety, long procedures, or patients who have trouble getting numb.
How It Works
Your Sedation Visit, Step by Step
No surprises — here is what to expect from your first call to the ride home.
01
Consultation
Dr. Gorman reviews your health history, answers your questions and recommends the right level of sedation.
02
Your comfort plan
Choose nitrous oxide, oral sedation (a prescribed pill) or IV sedation for deeper relaxation, based on your needs and treatment.
03
Treatment
You relax while we work. With IV sedation, most patients remember little or nothing of the procedure.
04
Rest & recover
A responsible adult drives you home, and you take it easy for the rest of the day.
Is It Right for You?
Who Benefits Most From Sedation
Sedation dentistry is a good fit if you have dental anxiety or phobia, a strong gag reflex, sensitive teeth, difficulty getting numb, trouble sitting still for long periods, or a lot of treatment you would rather finish in fewer visits.
At your consultation Dr. Gorman reviews your medical history and current medications to choose a safe level of sedation, and your vital signs are monitored throughout treatment.
Plan your ride home
After oral or IV sedation you will need a responsible adult to drive you home, and you should plan to rest for the remainder of the day. Nitrous oxide wears off within minutes.
Your Dentist
Dr. Michael Gorman, DMD
Michael Gorman, D.M.D., FADIA, FICOI
Dr. Gorman plans and performs sedation dentistry himself at both offices. He earned his DMD at the University of Florida, holds IV conscious sedation certification from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Dental Implant Association.
Questions & Answers
Sedation Dentistry FAQ
Is IV sedation dentistry safe?
For most healthy adults, sedation given by a trained, certified dentist is a safe and well-established part of dental care. Dr. Gorman holds IV conscious sedation certification from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, reviews your medical history before recommending a level, and your vital signs are monitored throughout treatment.
Will I remember anything?
With IV sedation, most patients have little or no memory of the procedure. Oral sedation leaves you deeply relaxed but often more aware, and with nitrous oxide you remember the visit but feel calm.
Can several procedures be done in one sedation visit?
Yes. One of the biggest advantages of sedation is that Dr. Gorman can often complete several treatments in one comfortable appointment at either office.
Does insurance cover sedation?
Most dental insurance plans cover the underlying procedure; sedation may be billed separately. We accept most major plans and offer financing through Cherry — our team will explain your costs before treatment.
Do I need a driver?
Yes, after oral or IV sedation a responsible adult must drive you home. With nitrous oxide only, you can usually drive yourself.
Are you accepting new sedation patients?
Yes. New patients are welcome at both offices — call Miramar at (954) 433-4300 or Lighthouse Point at (954) 946-8484.
Two Offices
Visit Us at Either Office
Same doctor, same sedation options, same insurance and financing at both offices.
Miramar, FL
Sedation Dental Spa of Miramar
4.9 · 230+ Google reviews18431 Miramar Pkwy
Miramar, FL 33029
Mon–Fri: 8:30am–5:30pm
Close to Pembroke Pines, Hallandale Beach, Cooper City & Davie
Visit our Miramar office pageLighthouse Point, FL
Sedation Dental Spa of Lighthouse Point
4.9 · 130+ Google reviews2028 East Sample Road
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Mon–Thu: 8am–5pm · Fri: 8am–1pm
Close to Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach & Boca Raton
Visit our Lighthouse Point office pageTwo Offices
Sedation Dentist in Miramar & Lighthouse Point
Sedation dentistry is offered at both offices with the same doctor, the same sedation options and the same insurance and financing.
Miramar · 18431 Miramar Pkwy
Sedation dentistry in Miramar
Our Miramar Parkway office sees anxious patients from Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City and Davie, with nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation all available on site.
Lighthouse Point · 2028 E Sample Rd
Sedation dentistry in Lighthouse Point & Pompano Beach
Our East Sample Road office is the closest sedation dentist for many patients in Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach — and the team speaks English and Spanish.
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Related Treatments
Dental Implants
Permanent replacements for missing teeth, placed comfortably with sedation.
Cleanings & Exams
Checkups, cleanings, digital X-rays and fillings for the whole family — sedation available.
Root Canals
Relieve infection and save the natural tooth — with sedation if you prefer.
Ready for a Calmer Dental Visit?
Request an appointment online or call the office nearest you. New patients are always welcome.