Laughing Gas & Oral Sedation

Sedation dentistry is used to relax patients before, during, and after invasive or lengthy dental procedures. Many patients experience fear or anxiety leading up to dental appointments, which can interfere with their ability to access the treatment they need. Our dentists are dedicated to ensuring that patients can get the dental care they need without additional mental burdens, which is why we are pleased to offer sedation dentistry as an option for patients.

Treatment process

The first thing we do before offering sedation dentistry is ensuring that all patient questions and concerns are thoroughly addressed and that the patient understands what their dental procedure options are. For many patients, dental anxiety can spring from the unknown nature of dental work. Once they understand all the steps of a procedure, and the importance of dental care, a lot of concern and anxiety melts away. While patient education can assuage many fears, other patients may need additional relaxation.

Who should use sedation dentistry?

It is no secret that most of us do not like going to the dentist. In fact, many people go years without even a check-up or cleaning. Some reasons for avoiding the dentist include:

Fear of needles, drills, or other dental instruments
Past traumatic dental experiences
Sensitive teeth and/or difficulty getting numb
Discomfort with the smells, noises, and tastes that accompany dental work

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