Is your child avoiding dental treatments? Do they become uncooperative at the mention of going to the dentist? These types of fear may be typical for children. But if they continue to experience anxiety or phobia at every dental appointment, it can get in the way of the maintenance of their overall dental health.Tribeca North Dentistry understands the need for dental treatments and the fear that it may associate. We offer Nitrous Oxide Sedation which is safe to use for children! It allows them to receive the necessary treatments they need for better oral health to benefit them later in life.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation is a procedure where dentists use medications to make patients feel relaxed, numb, and entirely comfortable during dental procedures. The procedure can be referred to as sleep dentistry, but this is not often the case. Patients that are under sedation dentistry stay awake, alert, or in the edge of consciousness.

What is Nitrous Oxide?

Nitrous Oxide or commonly known as Laughing gas is a type of sedation that is administered in the form of inhalation. The gas is colorless, pleasant, safe to use, with a sweet odor and taste. Nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen when administered through a mask that the child can comfortably wear over their nose. To make sure that the child is safe the dentist carefully plans the dosage that is given to each specific patient. After a few minutes, the nitrous oxide will take effect, and the child will feel relaxed and comfortable while lying on the dental chair.

Benefits of Nitrous Oxide

• The dentist can easily control the amount of Nitrous oxide; this ensures the child to be entirely comfortable throughout the procedure.
• After the completion of the dental treatments, the effects are fast to wear off once the mask is removed.
• Its effects allow the child to be awake during the procedure; this improves the dentist-patient relation and communication. It can make the child feel at ease throughout the procedure and other future appointments.
• Children commonly fear injections, but with nitrous oxide, there is no need for needles! The child wears a mask over their nose which delivers the sedation for optimum results.

Performing precautionary measures for your child’s overall health can significantly benefit them until their adulthood. In dentistry, Nitrous oxide can assist them to get all the necessary treatments they need for dental health. Stay happy and worry less with your children’s dental health with Nitrous Oxide!Even children deserve to experience an anxious-free, comfortable dental experience. Avail of our Sedation Dentistry services including Nitrous Oxide in New York. Book your appointment with us at Tribeca North Dentistry.