We offer three different sedation options for our patients. The first, and most common is nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas. Nitrous oxide is administered to patients through a face mask placed over their nose and mouth. The gas is then inhaled by the patient, under the supervision of our sedation professionals. Laughing gas is designed to put patients in a dream-like state, while remaining awake. Nitrous oxide helps patients to feel calm and at ease, and not fully aware of their surroundings. As a result, procedures can be complete on anxious or fearful patients without inducing additional stress.
We also offer oral sedation, medication taken orally prior to the procedure. The medication, acts much like nitrous oxide, putting patients in a calm, dream-like state while remaining awake. Again, the dental appointment can commence while the patient is still awake, but not fully cognitive, thus eliminating any stresses caused by the appointment or procedure.
Finally, for extreme cases, or in-depth procedures we offer an intravenous sedation choice. The intravenous sedation is administered by our sedation professionals and is designed to put the patient to sleep during their dental appointment. With the intravenous sedation option, patients feel as though they arrive at our dental clinic, blink, and suddenly the appointment is over. Any one of our three sedation options are sure to help any patient who is fearful, anxious or stressed due to a dental procedure.