How Sedation Is Administered In Dentistry
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Sedation dentistry can be a great benefit, ensuring comfortable treatment for all types of dental procedures.
Below are the different ways that sedation can be administered for dentistry.
Laughing Gas / Nitrous Oxide
Laughing gas (also known as nitrous oxide) is the mildest form of sedation that we use in dentistry. We administer it through a small mask that fits over your nose. The nitrous is mixed with oxygen throughout your dental procedure. Once your treatment is completed, we then give you 100% pure oxygen. Nitrous is a safe, effective sedative that has been around since the 1800s. With laughing gas, you can drive yourself to and from our dental office.
Oral Sedation / Conscious Sedation
Oral sedation (also known as conscious sedation) is administered through a pill that you take before your appointment. With oral sedation, you’ll have no sense of time and little or no awareness of smells or sounds. After your dental procedure, you will have no memory of it. Oral sedation is the best type of sedation for people who need something more than laughing gas, but less than IV sedation. With oral sedation, you will need someone to drive you home from your appointment.
IV Sedation / General Anesthesia
IV sedation (also known as general anesthesia) is administered through an IV, which is attached to your arm. We monitor your pulse, oxygen levels, and blood pressure throughout the procedure. In addition, you’re hooked to a heart monitor. With IV sedation, you’ll need someone to drive you home from your appointment and stay with you for around 2 to 4 hours.
Sedation dentistry is an excellent choice if you need to undergo a complex procedure, such as: oral surgery, wisdom teeth extraction, periodontal surgery, or a root canal.
Sedation is also extremely helpful for people who have:
• mild or severe dental anxiety or dental phobia
• difficulty sitting still for a long period of time
• a strong gag reflex
• a hard time getting numb or staying numb from Novocain
We are pleased to offer a dental consultation in which we can talk about the type of sedation that would be best for you. You can also learn more here about oral sedation vs laughing gas and oral sedation vs IV sedation.
For information, or to schedule your sedation consultation, contact us:
Denver / Centennial (I-25 and Dry Creek), please call (303) 309-0749, centennial@sedationdentistdenverco.com
Sedation Dentist Near Me
Our sedation dental office is near you if you live or work in: Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, southeast Aurora, Parker, Denver Tech Center, Meridian, Inverness, or Park Meadows.