Nitrous Oxide Sedation: Transforming Dental Appointments from Dread to Comfort
Whether you have excess fear about dental treatments or simply want a comfortable experience, Divine Dental Center can help you feel at ease with sedation dentistry. Dr. Osayomore Eguakun provides several sedation options, including nitrous oxide or laughing gas sedation. If you have been avoiding dental treatments because of dental fear, nitrous oxide can help calm those nerves for a relaxed, worry-free experience.
Why do I have dental fear?
No one was born with dental fear. Dental anxiety can stem from several sources, including fear of needles, past negative experiences, and the sights and smells of the dental office. Sometimes, this fear comes from anecdotal stories from peers or relatives. Dental anxiety can lead to avoidance of regular check-ups and necessary treatments, deteriorating oral and overall well-being.
If you have dental fear, you aren’t alone—many Americans suffer from this condition. Speaking openly with your dentist is the first step to overcoming your fears. We’ll help establish the root of your anxiety and work with you to conquer your fears.
What is nitrous oxide sedation?
Nitrous oxide sedation, or laughing gas, is a common sedation treatment for patients with mild to moderate anxiety. It is a colorless and odorless gas mixed with oxygen and administered through a small mask on the nose. Inhalation sedation kicks in immediately and helps you feel calm and relaxed. You’ll be relaxed and euphoric but remain awake and responsive to communicate with our team.
Unlike other sedation options, inhalation sedation has a quick onset of action and wears off immediately after removing the mask. This means you don’t need an escort, and you can drive yourself home after treatment without any lingering sedation effects.
What are the benefits of nitrous oxide?
Inhalation dentistry offers numerous benefits to patients with dental fears. Some include:
- It creates a sense of relaxation and calmness
- It’s easy to administer
- It is ideal for patients of all ages, including children
- It reduces sensitivity to pain
- Nitrous oxide wears off quickly after treatment
- Laughing gas is fast-acting
Is nitrous oxide safe?
Laughing gas is one of the safest sedation dentistry options when administered by trained personnel. It has been used in dentistry for over a century to help patients relax during procedures. Furthermore, the effects of laughing gas are almost entirely reversible just by breathing fresh air.
Nitrous oxide is a mild sedation and yields little to no side effects. Most patients experience mild headaches, nausea, and tingling after treatment, but these are nothing to worry about. Although inhalation sedation is largely safe, we’ll screen you for any contraindications, such as respiratory conditions, pregnancy, or a history of reactions to anesthesia, to optimize your safety.
Are you interested in sedation dentistry?
Nitrous oxide sedation is a gentle way for patients in Murfreesboro, TN, to alleviate dental anxiety and receive the necessary treatments in a worry-free environment. Would you like to see the difference sedation dentistry can make to your oral health? Call (615) 200-1195 to schedule an appointment with Divine Dental Center.
