Comfort planned around you
Sedation begins with a conversation.
Before treatment, the team will review your health history, medications, concerns, and the procedure being planned. That information helps determine whether sedation is appropriate and what preparation or recovery instructions you may need.
The goal is not simply to get through an appointment. It is to help you feel informed, supported, and as comfortable as possible from the first conversation through the end of your visit.
IV sedation
Administered and monitored by a board-eligible anesthesiologist.
For patients who want deeper comfort, KC Endodontics offers IV sedation administered and monitored by a board-eligible anesthesiologist. The anesthesia professional focuses on your comfort and monitoring while Dr. Moore focuses on treatment. The care team and monitoring plan are explained before your procedure, and preparation, transportation and recovery instructions are reviewed with you in advance.
A lighter comfort option
Nitrous oxide for children and adults.
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is available when appropriate and is provided by Dr. Moore during your visit. It is breathed through a small mask and is intended to help you feel calmer while remaining awake and able to communicate with the team.
Nitrous oxide does not require an insurance eligibility check or authorization and is paid for out of pocket at the time of your visit. Every patient is different, and Dr. Moore will discuss whether nitrous oxide fits your appointment.
Learn more about nitrous oxideWho sedation may help
Comfort support for more than dental anxiety.
A sedation conversation may be useful when fear, sensitivity, or the length of treatment makes it harder to receive the care you need.
- You feel nervous, anxious, or fearful about dental treatment
- You have a sensitive gag reflex
- You have difficulty becoming numb with local anesthetic alone
- You find it hard to sit still through a longer appointment
- You need several procedures and want to discuss a more comfortable plan
- You have delayed dental care because of fear or a previous experience
Related treatment
Root Canal Treatment
This treatment can save your natural tooth and prevent the need for an implant or bridge.
Endodontic Retreatment
A previously treated tooth may fail to heal or pain may continue months or years after treatment.
Apicoectomy
Surgery can help locate fractures or hidden canals and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone.
Sister practice
Referred from Eastland Family Dental?
You are in the right place. Dr. Moore owns both practices, and sedation procedures for Eastland patients are performed here at KC Endodontics in Prairie Village. Bring your referral, recent X-rays and insurance information. The team verifies your IV sedation benefits before your visit, including Missouri Medicaid.
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Planning and preparation
Your health and comfort come first.
Tell the team about your medications, allergies, health conditions, pregnancy, previous anesthesia experiences, and any questions you have. Preparation, monitoring, transportation, and recovery instructions depend on the sedation plan and will be reviewed with you in advance.
Prepare for your visitFrequently asked questions
What to know before your visit.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Every sedation recommendation begins with a review of your health history, medications, treatment needs and concerns. IV sedation at KC Endodontics is administered and monitored by a board-eligible anesthesiologist, and the team will explain the monitoring and instructions that apply to your plan.
What sedation options does KC Endodontics offer?
Two options are available. Nitrous oxide is provided by Dr. Moore for a lighter level of comfort. IV sedation is administered and monitored by a board-eligible anesthesiologist for deeper comfort. Dr. Moore will help you decide which fits your treatment and health history.
Will I be asleep during my procedure?
Not with nitrous oxide. It helps you relax while you stay awake and able to respond. With IV sedation you will be deeply relaxed and may not remember the procedure. The IV sedation team will explain what to expect.
Do I need Missouri Medicaid to get sedation?
No. Sedation is available to every patient. Call with your insurance information and the team will check IV sedation eligibility and build a plan. KC Endodontics also accepts Missouri Medicaid for sedation cases, even though our office is in Kansas.
Does KC Endodontics accept Missouri Medicaid for sedation dentistry?
Yes. Our Prairie Village, Kansas office accepts Missouri Medicaid for sedation cases. Eligibility, benefits, clinical requirements and any authorization needs vary by patient and plan, so the team will verify coverage and discuss expected costs before treatment.
I am a patient at Eastland Family Dental. Do I need a new referral?
No. Eastland and KC Endodontics are owned by Dr. Moore, and Eastland sends its sedation patients here. Eastland will forward your records. Call 913-642-3636 if you have not heard from us within two business days of your Eastland visit.
How do I get started?
Call 913-642-3636. Tell the team about your concerns and they will help you understand the next step before your visit.