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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
It was my very first time being there, and for the most part it was a great experience. My only true issue was with the assistant who kept trying to force the larger X-ray piece in my mouth. I did get bruised from her simply not listening but I know that she was there temporarily.
Great office with friendly staff. Very efficient and truly give the patient undivided attention! Highly recommend. Beautifully decorated office….. very clean!!
I have been going to the dentist for two years and never thought my teeth felt clean when I left. However, this visit was different. Adrian was my hygienist, and she was wonderful! She took a lot of time to make sure my teeth were clean and did not treat me like an assembly line where I was in and out in 25 minutes. I will definitely be requesting her for every appointment.
It was a very good experience. The personal is very attentive and the doctor really knows his work. I highly recommend the office to anyone.
Michael has the most upbeat and courteous customer service that I have ever encountered while working with providers. He made sure that I had everything that I needed before getting off the phone with him and was so patient with me. Thank you Michael and keep that sweetness alive.
I had a great experience. My dentist was very professional yet down to earth about the condition and improvements needed for my teeth. The receptionist Michael was wonderful in assisting me with billing questions. Overall I would recommend to others.
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