Have you avoided dental care because even the idea of walking into a clinical office makes you nervous? Or maybe you are fine with dental treatment, but not looking forward to an extensive procedure? Perhaps you are prone to jaw, neck, or back strain? Dr. Roli Vig has a comfortable solution to all these dilemmas with inhaled sedation at Trinity Family Dental in Whitby, ON.
Sedation makes dental care pleasant in Whitby, ON
You have probably heard of nitrous oxide as “laughing gas.” It is mixed with oxygen in carefully-controlled measures and inhaled through the nose. Within just a few minutes, it induces a conscious, but carefree, state of mind. Nitrous oxide helps to calm patients who are nervous about needles or anxious about treatment, overall. Since it relaxes the body as well as the mind, physical comfort is also improved. That promotes fast healing from treatment.
Key points about nitrous oxide sedation
- Nitrous oxide sedation has been used in medicine and dentistry since the 1800s.
- This type of sedation is easily controlled for light, moderate, or deeper relaxation, depending on your need.
- The dose is monitored and continually adjusted to maintain your comfort.
- In trained, experienced hands, this sedation method is safe and effective – even for children.
- It is not addictive, and there is minimal risk of interaction with other medications you may be taking.
- Nitrous oxide can be an excellent choice for individuals with emotional or physical conditions that make it difficult to sit for the duration of a dental appointment.
- The effect wears off quickly, so you can drive and return to normal activities immediately after treatment.
- Nitrous oxide calms an anxiety response in the brain. You may still need numbing injections to ensure painless treatment.
If you have concerns about going to the dentist, please talk with Dr. Vig regarding nitrous oxide sedation. It can be administered to make virtually any treatment, from teeth cleaning and examination to complex restoration procedures or extractions, pass quickly and comfortably. New patients of all ages are invited to experience gentle dental care at Trinity Family Dental in Whitby, ON. Call [phone] .
