Sedation dentistry for children can be one of those very touchy subjects that people don’t like to discuss. On one end of the spectrum, people see sedation as a great tool to make it so that children do not fear the dentists. On the other end though, people see sedation as not necessarily any easy way out, but is something that can harm the child. Now, both ends are actually correct. Too much sedation can be serious issue, while just the right amount leaves the child happy, and unable to feel the pain that they otherwise would have felt during the operation. In all honesty though, the decision is up to the parent. Would you like your child to have sedation during the procedure, or would you like them to take a more natural approach and just use local anesthetics. It’s a tough debate, but you really do kind of need to choose a side.