If your palms sweat when it’s time to visit the dentist or you need dental work, sedation dentistry can help you sit back and relax. Sedation is a popular option for people with certain situations, like dental-related anxiety or lengthy treatment plans. Your dentist will determine the best sedative to meet your needs; however, you may have to pay for it out-of-pocket. Not all dental insurance covers sedation dentistry, but there are exceptions. Here’s what you need to know to determine how much you’ll have to pay.