Nitrous Oxide Relaxation transforms dental anxiety into soothing and peaceful relaxation with absolute safety.
Breathing nitrous oxide will put a smile on your face from the moment you slip into the dentist’s chair. This safe and highly effective method of patient relaxation has helped millions of people overcome their anxieties about dental treatment.
As you try nitrous oxide, your feelings of anxiety will melt away quickly and be replaced by a warm, gentle feeling. Patients describe the experience as peacefully floating in a pleasant dreamlike state.
For the apprehensive child or adult, nitrous oxide can be the key to an enjoyable, comfortable and anxiety -free dental experience.
What is nitrous oxide?
Nitrous oxide is a gas that is used in combination with pure oxygen to relieve dentistry-related anxiety. When inhaled and absorbed into the body, nitrous oxide has a natural calming effect that lasts only as long as your dental procedure.
Is nitrous oxide safe?
Nitrous oxide is recognized as the safest sedative used in dentistry today. It is mild, non -toxic and removes itself naturally from your body after use.
Its benefits are even recommended for patients with certain medical conditions, including high blood pressure, angina and a history of heart attacks.
Unlike general anesthesia, patients on nitrous oxide remain fully conscious and responsive at all times.
Is nitrous oxide safe for children?
Yes it is! While our practice goes to great lengths to make every child feel at ease, some children require a degree of sedation to achieve successful treatment. Nitrous oxide is the safest, most effective form of sedation to relieve your child ’s fears and ensure a positive experience.
What are the advantages of nitrous oxide?
It’s fast acting
Within minutes of administration, your stress will be transformed into a sensation of soothing relaxation. Your depth of sedation can be adjusted easily
The depth of nitrous oxide sedation can be adjusted to quickly achieve your optimal level of relaxation.
Recovery time is short
In just 3 to 5 minutes after the flow of nitrous oxide is stopped (100% O2 flush), the effects completely disappear from your system. In fact, nitrous oxide is the only form of sedation that has no lasting after-effects that impair your ability to drive. You will simply feel refreshed and ready to go about your daily activities.
Is nitrous oxide right for me?
Please discuss the possibility of nitrous oxide conscious sedation with us. It may be just the solution you or your child have been waiting for.
If you have any questions regarding the use of nitrous oxide, feel free to discuss it with your dentist!
Pre-op Instructions
- Please ensure your child does NOT eat or drink anything (including water) for 2 hours prior to their dental treatment. A sip of water is allowed to take normal medications.
- Your child’s mouth and teeth should be clean prior to treatment. Please ensure your child ’s teeth are brushed and flossed before their scheduled appointment.
- Patients under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Patients should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
- If your child is taking prescription medications, he/she may take them on their regular schedule with a small sip of water.If you have any questions regarding a specific medication type, please contact our office or your medical doctor for specific instructions.