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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
I really enjoy my experience every time I come. Tonya and the Front Office Staff are awesome in Customer Service.
The staff is awesome very comforting, reassuring and dont treat you differently because of your personal problems financially or physically
My anxiety runs high at the mention of dentist due to a prior awful experience, so needless to say I had a ton of questions that I was prepared to bombard the doctor with. Upon arrival the place is very well kept which is a plus. As stated my nerves run high at the dentist so just before the doctor arrived the dental assistant went over and beyond to ensure my comfort and equally as patient with me, was the doctor as he took time to thoroughly explain my proposed care plan to me. Then enters the office manager who sat down with me and discussed very pocket friendly options with me as far as payment. I had a great experience here. I think I've found my dental home and would definitely refer my family and friends.
It was fast and they were very profesional
I have been a patient at this location since 2009. It has recently changed ownership with Dr. Desameau, DMD, AKA Dr. D. I was skeptical and questionable at first as any patient would be. My son saw him for a cleaning a few months prior and said "I like him, he's cool". All that being said what I liked about Dr. D on our first meeting was he point blank asked me "How do you feel about your teeth"? Wow.. blew me away.. Just for background, I want to save the ones I have. Dr. D is the da Vinci of dentistry. He basically rebuilt my front teeth with fillings.... All of my family and friends are amazed... The most important thing to know is he took his TIME and was not just adding a filling but creating art. I am looking forward to our follow up in regards to other areas of my teeth. The Dr. has me flossing, who knew. Dr. D "YOU ROCK!"
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