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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
This was my first time trying Radiant Smiles after a referral from a close friend and I couldn’t have had a better experience. The front desk associates were extremely nice, knowledgeable, and had amazing customer service. My dentist was a pleasure and allowed for me to ask questions while providing some techniques to incrementally improve on my dental hygiene. The entire staff adhered to COVID procedures and felt extremely safe while onsite. Thanks for the emphasis on a great experience! Will definitely be making this my permanent dentistry office.
I had the best experience here today with Dr Barton and Mary. They were very friendly and did their best to make me comfortable. I would definitely recommend this practice to anyone.
I admired the professionalism and personal touch that the office created for me as a new customer. Everyone I interacted with especially Holly was very friendly and made me feel like they wanted to earn my business.
My experience during my visit at Salisbury Family Dentistry was great. Dr. Robert Barton was very knowledgeable of the problem I actually thought I was having with my teeth. However, Dr. Barton allowed me to see, via. X-Ray, that my sinus was affecting the gum area where the tooth was lodged. He allowed me to see that I did not have a tooth problem. The pain was due to infected sinuses. Dr. Barton, Thank You Mrs. Cynthia Johnson
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