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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.

I have feelings on my front teeth and one fell out and the next morning I went in to the office when they opened and explain to the front desk and she got me an appointment that afternoon. I went in saw the doctor and the hygienist and she fixed my teeth right then and there. She was on a tight time schedule but she knew how important it was for me to have my teeth fixed because they were the front and I work in the public. She did an amazing job. I can't thank her enough and her bedside Manor through it all was amazing. She's the best...they're the best!

Kathy Loper

First let me say "I am afraid of the dentist!". This has gone on since I was a child. This office is clean, no waiting, and they seem to run the office like a well oiled machine! i won't be afraid to go back. Everyone was very nice.

Shelly Brown

My parents, my siblings, myself, and my kids all go to Radiant Smiles and we wouldn't change it for the world! The staff is not only always friendly and nice, but they remember you by name! You can tell every single person in this practice LOVES what they do. A++++

Sandra Serafin

I haven’t been to the dentist in years and came across Radiant Smiles, typically I am extremely scared of the dentist. I am so glad I came here and chose them. They are super professional and so friendly! I had to have an extraction and they were very patient and made sure to comfort me while the procedure took place. Made sure I understood the process and after care thoroughly.Awesome staff!

Hillary Sandoval

Love the whole team! They do a great job with the entire family. My youngest will have her first cleaning here soon. I wouldn't even consider taking her anywhere else. I love how well the dentist explains things and confirms patient understanding.

Sheereen Straughter