Sedation Dentist – Sherman, TX
Helping You to Feel Comfortable & Relaxed During Your Appointment
Dental anxiety is quite common among children and adults. As a result, many dentistry patients pass on their regular six-month appointments and completely forgo any necessary restorative care. This can lead to worsening symptoms and problems that ultimately require extensive treatment to fix. We never want individuals to feel as if the dentist’s office is a scary place, which is why we are pleased to offer sedation dentistry in the form of nitrous oxide and oral conscious dental sedation. If you are worried about your upcoming visit and want something to help calm your nerves, give us a call today to schedule a visit with our sedation dentist in Sherman, TX.
Why Choose Grant E. & Mark A. Smith DDS for Sedation Dentistry?
- Dental Team Prioritizes Patient Comfort
- Family-Owned Dental Office
- Experienced Professionals Who Genuinely Care
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Feeling nervous about your upcoming dental visit? Nitrous oxide sedation in Sherman can help you sit back and relax. Sometimes called “laughing gas,” this safe, mild sedative is used to ease anxiety without any lingering side effects. It takes effect within minutes and wears off just as quickly, so you can get back to business as usual after your appointment. Read more below to see how nitrous oxide could be your key to stress-free dental care.
Who is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Nitrous oxide is a fantastic option for patients who feel anxious, have a strong gag reflex, or have disabilities that make sitting still during treatment challenging. It’s commonly used for both adults and children, and the level of sedation can be adjusted throughout the procedure.
While most healthy patients of any age can benefit from nitrous oxide, it may not be recommended if you’re pregnant or have certain medical or respiratory issues. At our Sherman dental office, we’ll always review your health history and goals to decide if this sedation method is the right choice for you.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
Mechanically, nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small, comfortable mask placed over your nose. Chemically, the gas gently inhibits signals traveling through your body to your brain. This dulls your overall perception, weakening your response to discomfort and anxiety.
Within a few minutes, you should feel calmer, lighter, and more at ease, while still remaining awake and able to respond to questions. Throughout your procedure, we carefully monitor your comfort and adjust the flow as needed. Once the mask is removed, the effects fade quickly, allowing you to drive yourself home and resume your normal day.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide has been used safely in dentistry for decades and is one of the most trusted forms of sedation. Because the gas leaves your system quickly once you stop breathing it, you typically won’t feel groggy for long. In fact, most patients say they’re back to normal within a few minutes.
Even so, it’s a good idea to eat lightly, drink water, and listen to your body as you go about your day. In rare circumstances, some patients can feel groggy, nauseated, or a little lightheaded after breathing the gas for a while.
Oral Conscious Dental Sedation
Our team will provide a prescribed pill medication, which you will take before your appointment. Because it is likely to make you feel as if you’re falling asleep, you will need to have someone escort you to and from the dentist’s office. Throughout treatment, though, you will remain at ease but cognizant of your surroundings and capable of responding to our dental cues. After your visit, a friend or family member should take you home so that you can rest and allow the effects to dissipate.
