Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Can Help You Stay Calm And Comfortable

If you feel uneasy about an upcoming dental procedure or suffer from dental anxiety, nitrous oxide can help calm your nerves while allowing you to remain conscious. Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide mixes with pure oxygen to provide a calming effect as you breathe it through a mask applied over your nose. This dental sedation option can alleviate stress during a regular checkup or another more involved procedure, allowing Dr. Knight to give you the treatment you deserve for that perfect smile. By helping you face your fears, nitrous oxide can help you enjoy a state of relaxation. This can help you receive the dental care you need when you may otherwise consider postponing or canceling much-needed treatment due to stress. At Knight Dental Care, we’re passionate about our patients and committed to helping you face and overcome any dental anxiety you may be dealing with.

How Does Nitrous Oxide Sedation Work?

Before your dental procedure, we will place a comfortable nasal hood to help you breathe in the nitrous oxide gas as easily as breathing normally through your nose. As the treatment enters your system, you should quickly begin to feel more relaxed and at ease. For the entire time the nitrous is administered, we will monitor your response closely to deliver the right amount that helps you feel safe and comfortable, engaging in idle conversation or asking you about your day until we feel confident enough to proceed. In use for more than a century, nitrous oxide can complement local anesthetics that deaden pain around your surgery. By staying awake, you are able to communicate with our friendly team during treatment, giving you peace of mind while we give you the perfect smile. Compared to other sedation methods, nitrous oxide wears off immediately following treatment, allowing you to operate a vehicle upon leaving without any drowsiness. In fact, we’re confident you’ll leave smiling!