WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE?

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WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE?
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• As comfortable as we try to make our patients,
  there are always those that just fear the dental
  chair. It could be the needles, the drills, or
  the noises. If youre one of our patients that
  just dreads coming in, we may have a solution for
  you.

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What is Nitrous Sedation?

• Nitrous Oxide better known as laughing gas is
  an effective sedative that is widely utilized in
  dentistry to help relax patients during a
  procedure. The gas is administered through a mask
  placed over the nose of the patient. After 30
  seconds to 5 minutes of breathing the patient
  begins to feel a pleasant level of sedation. In
  some patients the cheeks and gums will begin to
  feel numb.

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• After the gas has been adjusted to the
  appropriate dose and the patient is relaxed and
  sedated, we proceed with treatment.
• Through the entire process, you will be monitored
  by our specially trained team of professionals.
• After treatment is completed the patient is given
  pure oxygen to breathe for about five minutes.
  During this time the effects of sedation are
  usually reversed. Unlike IV or general
  anesthesia, the patient can almost always leave
  the office by themselves.

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Is Nitrous Sedation right for me?

• Nitrous oxide is great for patients who
• Have avoided dental treatment due to nervousness
  or fear
• Have difficulty getting numb through Freezing
• Have extremely sensitive teeth
• Are afraid of needles, drills, or other
  treatments

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What Are the Side Effects of Nitrous Sedation?

• Nitrous oxide has a few side effects. In some
  patients, high doses can cause nausea and
  approximately 10 percent of patients are not
  affected by it. Patients who have blocked nasal
  passages cannot use laughing gas effectively.
• Nitrous oxide is not necessarily a good fit for
  every patient. Our dentists will provide a
  screening consultation before we go ahead with
  this option.

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• Surveys have shown that the number one reason
  people avoid the dentist is fear. While skipping
  your dentist trips may be good for your nerves it
  can have quite a negative effect on your oral
  health.
• If anxiety has been keeping you from visiting us,
  please be sure to ask us about nitrous oxide the
  next time you are in our office!
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