If your child or teen requires treatment from their pediatric dentist in Hinsdale or Downers Grove, they may recommend sedation as well. While your first instinct as a parent may be to feel fearful of the unknown, it’s important to take a deep breath and ask. Ask questions about your concerns, why they think your child could benefit from sedation, and whether it’s safe. Below, you can read the answers to four of the most common questions parents ask about children’s dental sedation.