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Do You Have Dental Anxiety?

Do you have dental anxiety?

Okanagan Dentistry is now offering Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called “laughing gas”. Nitrous Oxide is a form of sedation that can help make you more relaxed and comfortable during certain procedures. It also helps keep young children calm during dental visits, so they can receive the treatment they need. Nitrous Oxide is extremely safe, effective, and easily administered. It is inhaled through a mask that fits over your nose, and the intensity of the effect can be easily controlled until the desired amount of sedation is achieved.

 

The benefits of Nitrous Oxide sedation during your or your child’s appointment include: 

 

•             Reduction or elimination of dental anxiety and stress 

•             Promotes a positive dental experience 

•             Enhanced patient cooperation 

•             Easy and painless route of administration 

•             Rapid onset 

•             Rapid recovery 

 

In contrast to oral sedatives, the effects of Nitrous Oxide resolve almost immediately as soon as the gas is no longer inhaled.  This means that patients who are busy professionals but suffer from dental anxiety still have an option for sedation that will not affect them for the remainder of the day. It is also very safe for children who may be fearful of unknown dental procedures.

 

We encourage you to talk with us about whether Nitrous Oxide is right for you, or your child!