For those with mild levels of anxiety, nitrous oxide sedation is likely the best option to manage and reduce nervousness during dental appointments. To receive the gas-based sedative, patients wear a small nasal mask that is worn throughout treatment. As the gas is gently inhaled, patients experience a relaxing, yet euphoric sensation that makes anxiety melt away! After treatment is complete, the sedative can be removed as quickly as it appeared, ensuring patients can easily continue their day without interruption.

Many dental patients only receive a mild sedative for treatment. Their fear isn’t too intense, or perhaps their procedure is short. Those with severe anxiety or extensive care needs, though, may require a potent kind. In that case, IV sedation is an ideal solution. By using the most powerful sedative we offer, this method promotes deep relaxation and calms even the most frayed nerves. To learn more about whether it’s right for you, just keep reading or call our office.