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Nitrous Oxide For Dental Sedation

At Radiant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we want your visit to be a pleasant one. For many patients, dental fears or anxieties keep them from visiting the dentist regularly. Sedation dentistry helps patients undergo dental work and keep their mouths healthy without anxiety. We offer nitrous oxide in our Pineville, NC dental office.

Also called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is used to create a calm, relaxed experience. In dentistry, it is often used to help patients who feel anxious or have trouble sitting still. It takes effect immediately and the patient remains awake throughout the treatment.

Uses Of Nitrous Sedation In Dentistry

Laughing gas can be used with patients of all ages to ensure a better dental experience. At Radiant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, nitrous sedation may be recommended for the following reasons:

Easing dental fears – Dental anxieties are common and can keep people from visiting the dentist. To ensure you have a good experience, dental sedation can take the edge off your anxiety. The medication can help you stay calm, yet awake, so you do not notice pain or fear during your treatment.

Helping young children sit still – Young children often have trouble staying still for dental appointments. When necessary for treatments such as dental fillings, nitrous oxide can help relax children and ease fidgeting.
Treating patients who need significant work – Even adults have trouble sitting for long periods of time. When a treatment or procedure may take a significant period of time, laughing gas may be recommended to minimize excess movement

Safe Sedation Dentistry

Nitrous oxide is a very safe option for sedation dentistry. The patient’s medical history is thoroughly reviewed to ensure there are no allergies or diseases that could cause adverse reactions. If used, the medication is closely monitored and controlled by the dental team throughout the procedure.

Nitrous oxide takes effect immediately. It does not cause drowsiness so the patient remains awake and can communicate with the dentist. The patient breathes in a combination of oxygen and nitrous oxide through a mask.

Once the treatment is over, the medication is stopped and the effects cease immediately without any lasting effects. As the medication is turned off, the patient breathes in only oxygen to clear the lungs. Since there are no side effects or lingering reactions, patients can drive themselves home and resume normal activities after the appointment.

Schedule A Consultation!

At Radiant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we want you to have a positive dental experience. We offer nitrous oxide in Pineville, NC to reduce dental anxieties while improving oral health. Our comprehensive, affordable dental services will keep your smile beautiful and healthy. Contact our team today for a dental appointment.

Reviews

Radiant Smiles Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is rated 4.9 out of 5.0 based on 710 ratings.

The best dentist office I’ve been to! Everyone is very nice and friendly. Heather was my dental hygienist and she was amazing! I definitely recommend her, she was very caring and patient. She made me feel comfortable and was very sweet!

Salsabeel Shamudeen

I highly recommend Dr. Desameau and the friendly staff at Radient Smiles. I’ve recommended him to family and friends and I’ be been going there for years. He’s always accommodating and he has a real expertise with complex dental issues. He and the staff and hygenists are both kind and professional. Teri was my most recent hygienist and she did a fantastic job! - Karin Schacht

Tom

First time at the office, everyone makes you feel like your at home. Everyone from the hygienists, office manager and doctor took time to explain and show examples to help ensure you had a thorough understanding. I will definitely go back to get the necessary work done to my teeth and bring my children.

Shelly Dennis

Great service fast & they were very informative explained everything

Myia Clinding

Such an amazing place and experience, everyone was so nice and made me feel so welcome! Will definitely be back.

Megan Frady

My visit was great. Staff was very polite and they made you feel comfortable. Excellent service.

Shakira Townsend

It was wonderful. Everyone was polite and friendly from the minute I entered the office. Very professional and went out of their way to make the whole experience pleasant. The hygienist and Dentist were very kind and patient with me - the doctor took time to explain recommended procedures to me and answer all my questions, and the practice provided price information so there would be no surprises. I have never been to a nicer dental practice.

Heidi Ortmann