Sedation Dentistry
We believe that our patients deserve to feel confident and comfortable when they visit our office. For patients who experience anxiety, we provide Sedation Dentistry as a reliable and safe way to feel relaxed during procedures. If you have been procrastinating about having dental work done and had to live with embarrassing oral health problems or pain, sedation dentistry can give you peace of mind. We can ease your anxiety with the following types of sedation:
- Conscious Sedation
- Oral Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas)
There is absolutely no reason for you to continue living in pain or with embarrassing dental problems.
Contact our office today to learn more about sedation dentistry.
Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is a sedative agent commonly used in dental offices. When inhaled, laughing gas keeps you less aware of what is going on around you so that you can stay relaxed during even the most intensive dental work. For many patients, it also has the added benefit of creating a good or happy feeling.
Laughing gas is administered through a mask that is comfortably fitted over your nose. You will stay awake and will be able to respond to any instructions or questions. The effects wear off the moment the gas is taken away, so you will not feel groggy afterwards.
Laughing gas does not make you sleepy, so you will stay conscious while inhaling it. Most patients feel relaxed and happy after breathing in laughing gas for a few minutes. Other effects sometimes reported are mild lightheadedness, giddiness, or tingling arms and legs.
Laughing gas has no color or smell and should not feel any different from inhaling regular oxygen. It is very safe and will not have any lasting effects once you are no longer inhaling it. You will be able to talk normally and drive home afterwards.
We don’t ever want you to feel worried while you are in our care. Learn more about our sedation dentistry by contacting us today.
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