Sedation Dentistry
in Frisco, TX
Relaxed & Comfortable Dentistry: Nitrous Oxide Sedation at Panther Creek Dental
At Panther Creek Dental, we understand that many of our patients feel anxious about setting foot in a dentist’s office. Our goal is to provide you with the highest level of dental care while ensuring you are comfortable throughout any treatment. One of the ways we do that is by offering nitrous oxide sedation.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation: An Overview
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is the most commonly used sedation dentistry form that helps ease mild to moderate fear and anxiety. We’ll administer a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a mask. You’ll be awake and responsive during treatment but will feel relaxed and comfortable.
What Are the Benefits of Nitrous Oxide Sedation?
The following are some reasons why many of our valued patients opt for nitrous oxide sedation:
- Laughing gas produces a sense of relaxation and reduces any fear and anxiety.
- Nitrous oxide sedation dulls the feeling of pain, so when administered in combination with local anesthesia, you'll enjoy comfortable dental care.
- Nitrous oxide sedation helps the dentist and the patient complete more dental treatments in fewer appointments.
Are You a Candidate for Nitrous Oxide Sedation?
Candidates for sedation dentistry include patients with dental phobia, a real fear of going to the dentist, and individuals with a bad gag reflex, tooth sensitivity, a low pain threshold, or medical, physical, and behavioral needs. Additionally, it is also helpful for patients that have a hard time getting numb and those requiring lengthy and complex dental procedures.
Is Nitrous Oxide Safe?
Nitrous oxide sedation has been shown to be a safe and effective way to alleviate your anxiety and allow you to enjoy comfortable dental care. While sedated, we will use audio and video safety features to monitor you closely to ensure you are safe throughout treatment. As with any treatment, it is important to let us know if you have any health concerns or if you're on any medications.
FAQs
Yes, sedation is very safe when administered by qualified professionals. Our team carefully reviews your complete medical history before your visit to determine the most appropriate type of sedation for you. Throughout the procedure, your vital signs are continuously monitored to ensure your comfort and safety.
Not necessarily. With IV or oral sedation, you’ll remain conscious but feel deeply relaxed and may not remember much of the procedure. We do not use general anesthesia in our office setting.
Patients who receive only nitrous oxide sedation are usually able to drive themselves home safely. However, if you have IV or oral sedation, a responsible adult must accompany you and drive you home afterward.
Sedation is used alongside local anesthesia to keep you comfortable and pain-free throughout your treatment. Most patients experience little to no discomfort and often have little memory of the procedure afterward.
