Nitrous oxide sedation is often used for dental services like fillings, tooth extractions, root canals, deep cleanings, and pediatric procedures. It reduces anxiety, increases comfort, and helps patients remain relaxed and responsive throughout treatment.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry uses medication to provide a more relaxing experience for those patients who might otherwise not receive dental care because of dental anxiety or dental phobia.
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Cost
Our nitrous oxide sedation service costs $165 and typically requires insurance opt-out. Call our office for more information on the specific type and price of nitrous oxide sedation.
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Procedure Duration
Nitrous oxide sedation typically takes effect within two or three minutes of being administered. You’ll quickly feel relaxed and calm. The actual procedure duration will depend on what treatment you are receiving.
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Pain Level
Patient safety and comfort are always our top priority when it comes to sedation dentistry. Our team will continuously check to ensure you remain conscious and responsive during your treatment.
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When Should You Consider Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry might be right for you if you avoid dental visits due to anxiety. Below are some common reasons why sedation dentistry might be used during a dental visit or procedure:
- Negative past experiences
- Fear of pain or gagging/choking
- Extreme discomfort with the sounds and smells of the dental office
- Not wanting to feel numb
- The feeling of losing control
- Aren’t able to sit still in a dentist’s chair
- Need a large amount of dental work completed
- Have a low pain threshold
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Prepare for Your Procedure
Assessment and Evaluation: The first step with sedation dentistry is to assess and evaluate your medical history, current oral health status, and previous experiences with dental procedures to ensure nitrous oxide sedation is right for you.
Administration of Sedation: Once our dental team has evaluated you, we will administer the nitrous oxide through a small mask over your nose.
Monitoring and Safety: Patient safety is always our top priority when it comes to sedation dentistry. Our dental team will ensure you are conscious and responsive after receiving nitrous oxide.
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Dental Sedation Process and Next Steps
Step 4: Recovery and Follow-up Care: After the dental procedure, you will be back to normal a short time after the nitrous oxide is removed.
Post-Treatment Recovery: Our team will provide post-procedure care instructions and medication if necessary along with any additional items that will help the recovery process.
FAQ
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When Is sedation dentistry used?
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What types of sedation dentistry do you offer?
Our team offers nitrous oxide, often known as “laughing gas.” This effective sedative is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a mask that fits over your nose. It does not put you to sleep. You can still carry on a conversation with the dentist, but it does help you feel calmer and more comfortable. The effects wear off soon after we remove the mask, and you should be able to drive home after the procedure.
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is sedation dentistry painful?
No, nitrous sedation is not painful. It is administered through a mask placed over the nose and takes effect quickly. This is painless and requires no local anesthesia.
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