Sedation Dentistry

Conscious Sedation in form of Inhalation Conscious Sedation anxiety prior to each dental visit. Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen ("laughing gas") has been used as the most frequent and primary means of Sedation used in Dentistry for many years. Of all US dentists offer Nitrous Oxide Sedation to their patients.  Advantages or Dental Inhalation Sedation: Works well for mild to moderate anxiety Rapid Onset Flexible duration can be used for any appointment length Absolute Control. It is easy to quickly control the level of sedation which may be altered moment to moment.   People recover quickly Very few side effects There is an analgesic effect You can drive yourself to and from your dental appointment You can return to normal activities immediately Disadvantages of Dental Inhalation Sedation: Severe anxiety may require a deeper level of sedation Not indicated for people who have respiratory problems (Asthma and Emphysema) Claustrophobic patients do not like anything covering their nose The safety features of the machine insure a patient receives no less than 30% Oxygen mixed with Nitrous Oxide. Usually the patient receives 50 to 70% Oxygen.