Sedation Dentistry – Marana, AZ
Making Each
of Your Appointments More Comfortable
Do you have a sensitive gag reflex, experience fear or anxiety when you enter the dentist’s office, or have a disability that makes sitting in a treatment chair uncomfortable and difficult? Dr. Fitzgerald offers nitrous oxide sedation to help accommodate her patients who have various barriers that keep them from receiving comfortable treatment. To learn whether or not sedation dentistry from our Manara, AZ dentist can help you, don’t hesitate to contact our dental office!
Why Choose Sweet Smiles Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
for Sedation Dentistry?
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No Lingering
Side-Effects - Safe & Fast-Acting Sedation
- Friendly & Understanding Dental Team
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide is a fast-acting form of sedation that has been used for decades. If you struggle with dental anxiety, you might be wondering why you’ve never heard of it before. There’s a good chance you have, but by another name: laughing gas. If you are interested in learning more about dental nitrous oxide in Marana, then take the next step: give us a call so a friendly member of our team can help you!
Who is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
This calming solution is a great option for patients who:
- Struggle with dental anxiety
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Need extensive dental care
- Experience head/neck/jaw pain in the treatment chair
If this sounds like you, then ask us about nitrous oxide! At your appointment, we can review your dental history, learn about any allergies you have, and determine if you’re a good candidate for this calming solution.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
Our team administers nitrous oxide in-office to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable. This is done with a nasal mask, which allows you to breathe in the colorless, odorless gas. Within just a minute or two, you’ll begin to feel a euphoric wave wash over you, alleviating anxiety, stress, and worry in the process. Although you won’t be put to sleep, you may feel so calm that you doze off. If that happens, don’t worry – we can easily wake you. We can also let you rest, if that’s what you prefer!
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
After the treatment is complete, our team will remove the mask from your nose, and after a few minutes, the effects will completely wear off. As a result, you don’t have to deal with lingering drowsiness, spend the rest of the day resting, or even arrange for someone to drive you to and from your appointment. All we ask is that you abide by any aftercare instructions we provide you with, like sticking to a liquid diet or rinsing your mouth periodically with warm saltwater.