What Is Oral Sedation?

This type of sedation induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of sedatives. At Care Advanced Dentistry, patients who receive oral sedation remember little if anything about their time in our Milford dentist office. The medication will help you rest. Any anxieties, expectations of pain, or fears that kept patients away from the dentist are managed comfortably for our patients with oral sedation.

• Oral sedation is a safe and effective way of relieving the fear and anxiety associated with going to the dentist.
• Dentists have used oral medications for many years to relieve fear and apprehension associated with dental appointments.
• It works well for most patients, allowing them to relax and have little or no memory of their dental appointments.
• It’s easy; you take a pill the night before your appointment and bring the remaining prescription to your dental appointment.
• Patients are so relaxed and comfortable that a large amount of complex treatment can be accomplished in a single appointment.
• If you are scared of needles, sedation dentistry can help you.
• People who have difficulty controlling their movements, such as those with Parkinson’s disease or cerebral palsy, are often helped by oral sedation.
  

What Is Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation?

This is the most commonly used sedation technique in dentistry. Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or sweet air, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is an oxide of nitrogen. At room temperature, it is a colorless, non-flammable gas with a slightly sweet odor and taste. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as “laughing gas” due to the euphoric effects caused by inhaling it.

• Works well for mild-to-moderate anxiety
• Has analgesic effects
• Rapid onset
• Quick recovery time
• Flexible duration: can be used for any appointment length
• Absolute control: easy to quickly control the level of sedation, which may be altered moment to moment
• Very few side effects
• You can drive yourself to and from your dental appointment.
• You can return to normal activities immediately.

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