Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety is a common issue that many people experience. Some people avoid going to the dentist altogether due to their fear and discomfort. However, dental anxiety should not keep anyone from receiving the necessary dental treatment. This is where sedation dentistry can help.
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry involves the use of medication to help patients feel more relaxed and comfortable during dental procedures. It is an effective way to manage dental anxiety and help patients receive the necessary dental treatment without discomfort or fear.
Nitrous Oxide
If you are nervous about visiting the dentist or concerned about feeling uncomfortable during minor dental procedures, you may benefit from nitrous oxide. Commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” this mild sedation method helps create a calming effect for patients during their appointment. Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective option for both children and adults, and has no harmful aftereffects.
Contact our office if dental appointments give you or a loved one anxiety! We can help you feel comfortable during your procedure, so you can get the necessary dental care to keep your smile healthy and functional.
Who Benefits from Nitrous Oxide?
Nitrous oxide is generally recommended for healthy patients who have the following conditions or concerns:
- Anxiety or fear about the dentist
- Desire to reduce awareness during visit
- Minimize stress and discomfort
- Need assistance sitting still
- Control sensitive gag reflex
- Fear of needles
How Nitrous Oxide Works
Nitrous oxide is a mixture of a tasteless, odorless sedative gas and oxygen that is breathed in through a mask worn over your nose. This type of sedation does not require our patients to take anxiety medication before their appointment or endure an IV sedation method. While you are breathing in the nitrous oxide, you will be fully conscious and able to take directions from our dentist. However, you will feel extremely calm and relaxed, and completely free from fear, anxiety, or stress. Once the procedure is complete and the mask removed, the effects of the nitrous oxide will start to wear off immediately.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry provides numerous benefits, such as reducing anxiety, enhancing comfort during procedures, and enabling more complex treatments to be completed in fewer visits.
Reduced Anxiety:
Sedation dentistry can help alleviate dental anxiety and make it easier for patients to receive the necessary dental treatment.
Pain Relief:
Sedation can help reduce or eliminate pain during dental procedures, making it a more comfortable experience for patients.
Increased Comfort:
Sedation dentistry can help patients feel more comfortable and relaxed during dental procedures, resulting in a more positive dental experience.
Better Oral Health:
With the help of sedation, patients can receive necessary dental treatment without fear, which leads to better oral health overall.
It's Simple and Safe
Not only is sedation Dentistry simple. But also, it is very safe. While at the office here in Chesapeake, our dentists and their team will constantly monitor you. Plus, you will never be left alone. As a matter of fact, you will be awake enough to respond to our dentists during treatment. At the same time, you will essentially sleep through the entire appointment!
Sedation dentistry dramatically reduces the body’s natural tendency to tense muscles. Especially, while stressed. Above all, helping you to feel relaxed and at ease. Dental anesthetics are more effective while the body is relaxed. Not to mention, it eliminates any concerns about discomfort during treatment.
Contact Us
We want you to feel more confident about your appearance. Not only, with a new smile. But also, with one that is both healthy and attractive. In the hope that, you no longer have to suffer from missing, chipped, discolored or crooked teeth. With this in mind, we ask that you contact our practice today, and schedule your smile makeover. It’s Your Time to Smile!