Published September 2026
Sedation and comfort
Numbing, gas, sedation, and the extra help that makes a visit manageable.
Numbing (local anesthetic)D9210D9211D9212D9215BasicThe injection that numbs a tooth or an area of the mouth before treatment.Laughing gas (nitrous oxide)D9230Not usually coveredA mild gas breathed through a small mask that helps you relax while staying awake.SedationD9219D9239D9243D9248MajorMedicine that makes you drowsy and relaxed during treatment, given as a pill or through an IV line.General anesthesiaD9222D9223MajorYou are fully asleep for the procedure, given by a trained anesthesia provider in an office, surgery center or hospital.Medicines and injectionsD9610D9612D9613D9630Not usually coveredDrugs given in the office by injection, such as an antibiotic or steroid, or medicine sent home with you after treatment.Extra care and supportD9920D9991D9992D9993+2Not usually coveredFor childrenExtra time and help for patients who need it: behavior support for a child or a patient with special needs, coordinating with your medical doctor, and case management for complex health situations.
Flows that start hereTreatment under laughing gas, sedation or anesthesia
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