Sedation Dentistry
People often experience extreme anxiety when it comes to their dental appointments. Though this is not unusual, some people tend to become considerably more anxious and panicky than the others. We, at the Smile Institute, aim to make your visit at our clinic as comfortable and pleasant as possible, which is why we offer a variety of sedation techniques. One of these approaches involves the administration of a medicine that induces relaxation. Once the patient is in a relaxed state, we make best use of this time to complete the entire dental procedure.
Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) Minimum Sedation
Another approach to sedation is the use of a laughing gas named Nitrous Oxide. This gas helps in relieving the patient’s anxiety and lightens up their mood, ensuring a pleasant procedure! This option is perfect for children and teens that feel extremely fearful. Plus, there are no side effects to this procedure and its lasting duration is quite short as well! Once the gas has been administered, the patient may start feeling a bit tingly or light-headed, as it begins to induce feelings of euphoria and contentment.
The patient won’t feel any pain or anxiety throughout the procedure and may start giggling. As soon as the dental procedure is over, the effect of the gas will also be over. For patients with mental or physical disabilities, this option makes a visit to the dentist a hassle-free experience. However, before administering any type of sedation, the patient’s medical history is examined and all the medicines and supplements being taken are considered by our doctors to avoid any complications later on.
Moderate Sedation (Oral Sedation)
Patients who suffer from the most severe type of anxiety or have the lowest tolerance for dental pain oral sedation is good option for treatment. Also, patients who face difficulties getting numb or are suffering from a severe gag reflex will benefit from this option as well. This method allows the patient to remain in a relaxed state throughout the procedure while being conscious at the same time.