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Sedation Dentistry
Beverly Hills

Sleep through dental care with Dr. Joseph Goodman and a dental anesthesiologist on staff. 27 years. Choose your dentist wisely.

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Dentistry You Can Sleep Through

For the patient who dreads the chair, sedation dentistry is how the work finally gets done. At his Beverly Hills office on South Beverly Drive, Dr. Joseph Goodman keeps a dental anesthesiologist, Dr. Thomas Einstein MD, right in the practice. While Dr. Einstein watches your vitals, Dr. Goodman handles the dentistry, one expert on your comfort and one on your teeth. You relax or sleep, then wake up to finished work.

Sixty percent of Dr. Goodman’s patients arrive with dental anxiety, and he treats it as the starting point, not a problem. With 27 years behind him, he has calmed thousands of nervous patients through cleanings, fillings, and full rebuilds. You stay in control the whole time. Raise a hand, and the team pauses at once. Three generations of the same families trust him, flying in from out of state.

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For patients who prefer to be completely comfortable and relaxed during their dental treatment, we offer sedation administered by our dental anesthesiologist, Dr. Thomas Einstein, the great-grandson of renowned physicist Dr. Albert Einstein.

What is sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses medication to relax you during dental care, from a light calm to full sleep, which is why some call it sleep dentistry. People choose it for anxiety, a strong gag reflex, trouble getting numb, or a long procedure. It is often paired with oral surgery, a tooth extraction, or a root canal, where staying comfortable matters most. Local numbing still handles the tooth, so you feel no pain, while the sedation settles your nerves.

Because the medicine does the work, the visit feels calm and passes fast, and many patients leave wondering what they were afraid of. Dr. Goodman picks the lightest level for your visit, never more than you need. The barrier keeping you away comes down, and the care you have postponed finally happens.

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241 1/2 S Beverly Dr Suite 201,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
California License 47521

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Monday – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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Who keeps you safe under sedation?

Your safety rides on a dental anesthesiologist, not a busy dentist splitting attention. Dr. Thomas Einstein MD runs your sedation while Dr. Goodman runs your teeth, and he monitors your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing the entire visit. He has practiced anesthesia since the 1980s, with training reaching years beyond dental school.

Before your visit, you meet Dr. Einstein and walk through your health history, so he can shape the plan to your body. Two trained sets of hands beat one, since one mind stays on your comfort and vitals while the other stays on the dentistry. If anything shifts during the work, he catches it early and responds. The Cleveland Clinic describes exactly this setup, a dental anesthesiologist handling the sedation while the dentist handles the procedure.

What are the levels of dental sedation?

Dental sedation runs across four levels, from laughing gas to general anesthesia, and Dr. Einstein matches the level to your fear and the procedure. Nitrous oxide, the laughing gas, keeps you awake and relaxed. Oral and IV sedation go deeper. General anesthesia puts you fully asleep. Each level changes how aware you feel and how the medicine reaches you.

Level Best for Your awareness How it is given
Laughing gas Mild anxiety, brief visits Awake and responsive Inhaled through a nose mask
Oral sedation Moderate anxiety Drowsy, still awake A pill before the visit
IV or twilight sedation Deep anxiety, longer work Barely aware, often no memory Through a vein
General anesthesia Full-mouth work, severe fear Fully asleep Through a vein or a mask

With laughing gas, a nitrous oxide and oxygen mix flows through a nose mask, and it clears within minutes once the mask comes off. This conscious sedation suits mild nerves and strong gaggers, and it works well for many patients with high blood pressure or asthma. Twilight sedation leaves you barely aware and erases the memory of the visit, while general anesthesia stays reserved for long rebuilds or severe fear. Dr. Einstein reviews your health first, then picks the level to keep you safe and calm, nothing heavier.

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How much does sedation dentistry cost in Beverly Hills?

Sedation cost depends on the level you need. Deeper sedation costs more, since it brings in the anesthesiologist and added monitoring. The type of sedation and the work you need drive the number. Dr. Goodman reviews your options and gives you a clear quote before any treatment begins. We also offer financing and payment plans.

Your dental plan may cover part of your sedation, more readily when it is medically needed than for comfort alone, so check your benefits first. Dr. Goodman quotes your sedation at the consult, after Dr. Einstein reviews your case, and the price you hear is the price you pay. He will not push deep sedation to pad a bill. We do not do unnecessary work, and sedation is no exception. The practice takes CareCredit, so cost does not block care.

Are you a good candidate for sedation?

You are a strong candidate if you carry dental anxiety, a sharp gag reflex, or trouble getting numb, and sedation also suits long procedures and anyone who has avoided the dentist for years. Laughing gas helps gaggers and many patients with high blood pressure, asthma, or a heart history. It does not suit claustrophobia, so Dr. Einstein reviews your health and finds your fit.

Because certain conditions and medications change which level is safe, the anesthesiologist weighs your history before he chooses. Pregnancy, heart conditions, and specific medicines all factor in, and you do not sort it out alone. Dr. Einstein recommends the option for your body, even when the honest answer is a lighter level than you hoped. He would rather under-sedate you safely than reach for more than you need.

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What can you get done in one visit?

Sedation is one part of the general dentistry care Dr. Goodman provides in Beverly Hills. Patients who avoided care for years often clear the whole backlog in one or two visits. You rest through it and wake up to finished work, fewer trips to the chair you dread.

Years of postponed fillings, crowns, and cosmetic work can happen while you rest, in one calm visit instead of a long list of tense ones. Dr. Goodman maps the full plan first, so you know what a single sitting covers, and he sequences the work for your comfort and your mouth. The smile you have put off for years becomes manageable in a plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be asleep or awake during treatment?

It depends on the level you and Dr. Einstein choose. Laughing gas and oral sedation keep you awake but relaxed, and you can hear and answer the team the whole time. IV twilight sedation drops you into a haze where you barely notice the work, and general anesthesia puts you fully asleep until it is done. Either way, numbing handles the tooth, so you feel no pain. The American Dental Association describes the levels, from minimal and relaxed to full general anesthesia.

Is sedation dentistry worth it?

For a patient who avoids care out of fear, yes. Sedation removes the one barrier keeping you away, so the cleaning, the filling, or the rebuild finally happens, often in fewer visits. It also helps strong gaggers and anyone who struggles to get numb. The Cleveland Clinic points to sedation as a way through dental dread. If a lighter touch will do, Dr. Goodman starts there.

Can my child be sedated for dental work?

Yes, a child can be sedated with the right care. A child can receive laughing gas or deeper sedation when a procedure calls for it, and Dr. Einstein reviews your child’s health and picks the safest, lightest option. The American Dental Association backs strict monitoring guidelines for children under sedation. The dose stays as light as the visit allows.

Does insurance cover sedation dentistry?

Sometimes, and usually only in part. A plan covers sedation more readily when it is medically needed than for comfort alone, and laughing gas is more often covered than IV or general anesthesia. Check your benefits before the visit. The American Dental Association outlines the sedation options your plan may weigh. Our team helps you read the fine print before you commit.

Can I have a cleaning or deep cleaning done while sedated?

Yes. If anxiety keeps you from routine care, you can sleep through a cleaning or a deep cleaning. Sedation is not reserved for surgery. It works for hygiene visits too. The ADA explains scaling and root planing, the deep cleaning that treats gum disease.

Is sedation dentistry safe during pregnancy?

It depends. Dentists delay elective sedation during pregnancy and handle urgent care with caution. Tell the team you are pregnant, so they plan around it. Dr. Einstein chooses what is safe for you and your baby. The ADA covers dental care during pregnancy. When in doubt, we wait until after delivery for elective care.

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The information on this page is provided to help you understand the sedation services Dr. Goodman provides. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or individualized treatment. (For personalized guidance, please schedule an appointment with our licensed dental professional.)

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