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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.

Very friendly staff. Karla, Ashleigh, Kaylyn, and Dr. Smith are awesome. They made my son very comfortable during his recent visit. I would recommend this office to others.

Tonya Greene

Awesome place.. Staff very nice and professional. Recommend to anyone for you dental needs

Michael Earnhardt

This was my first visit. Mary was very friendly and put me at ease. I would like to have her every time I visit. Dr. C was very good and friendly. She explained everything to me before her exam. Gave me a very detailed plan of what needs to be done for me. Probably after a few more visits to see how they do, I would probably recommend them to anyone who needs a dentist.

Irene Carmen

OMG.. . I love my Salisbury Family Dentistry team. They are fast and friendly.. I saw them twice in the last week. And both times I went they have make sure I was comfortable and did the work that was need.. My team.. Was awesome. Kaylyn, Brittany, Terri, Cristy and Dr. Smith.. I appreciate you guys.. And team work may the dream work.. Thanks team

Ken'Yatta Wright

The Salisbury family dentistry is a great place. Coming through the door you feel at peace. Talking to the lady’s up from ❤️ They are friendly and understanding with all smiles. There isn’t any unnecessary noises made or loud voices it’s very peaceful. They make you feel as comfortable as you want to be. Every appointment I have I know they will do a great job and be with gentle hand. -rooster & the hen Brittany - Terri - Dr. Barton - Rhonde DDS

Ashanti Dominique

Dr. Lisbet and her assistant Ashleigh have always been awesome and make my time at Salisbury Family Dentistry amazing! They’re both very nice and helpful and make me look forward to going to the dentist.

Stacey Ketchie

Dr. Lisbet, her assistant Mary and front desk clerk Karla and Brittany, were pleasant and kind to me. My experience was very positive and would recommend this practice to anyone searching for a good and patient dental care doctor and caring staff.

Robert Marts

I have been going to this practice for years. They just renovated it and it looks great. The doctors are very nice and the staff is super friendly. They have a new doctor who speaks Spanish and another who is from Salisbury - which is awesome.

James McGarvey