Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the most frequently used method for easing mild to moderate anxiety. Administered through a small mask that fits over your nose, it is an effective way to calm anxiety, raise your pain threshold, and even make time seem like it’s passing quicker than usual. As the gas begins to work, you will become calm, although you will still be awake and able to talk with the dentist.
At the end of your appointment, you’ll resume breathing regular oxygen, and all the effects of nitrous oxide will disappear, so you can resume your normal activities immediately. Contact our dental office in Marietta today to find out more about our sedation practices and whether it could be a good fit for you at your next appointment.
If you’re looking for the best dentist in Marietta for dental sedation procedures, contact Kenmar Dental today. We use nitrous oxide to help anxious patients relax during their visit to our dental office so there’s no need to put off coming to see us!
If you’re nervous about being at the dentist, we offer a low level of sedation via nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. This is not full sedation, which would require general anesthesia. This form of minimal sedation is perfect for patients who might have:
Minimal dental sedation and the use of nitrous oxide on dental patients in Marietta is very safe. There are certain cases where more advice from your dentist may be needed, such as if you are pregnant, you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea or have issues with excessive weight, but generally it is suitable for all patients.
If using a mask to inhale nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, for a minimal sedation procedure, you will be fully recovered from the effects of the sedation by the end of the appointment. If no other work was done which required any other medications, you can immediately resume your day, including being able to drive.
At Kenmar Dental in Marietta, our minimal sedation by nitrous oxide will not put you to sleep or make you unconscious. Instead, the gas will relax you and make you less anxious or nervous about being at the dentist or the procedure you’re having done. There are different levels of sedation dentistry, however, they require different methods of delivery, such as taking a pill, or through an IV. At our dental office, laughing gas mixed with oxygen is administered via a small face mask and you will be awake and able to communicate with your dentist throughout.
When administered by a dental professional such as Dr. Patel and the team at our Marietta dental office, you should not suffer any side effects from inhaling nitrous oxide or laughing gas. If you do, symptoms will be mild such as feeling sleepy, sweating or having a headache.
Inhaling our nitrous oxide and oxygen mix will quickly reduce anxiety and stress in nervous dental patients, leading to a better appointment experience. This can then encourage people who may put off visiting the dentist to schedule regular appointments, improving their oral and overall health.
Make your appointment at our Marietta dental office today and see why Kenmar Dental is the best dentist for you.
