Sedation Dentist – West Orange, NJ
Sedation Makes Dental Care Stress-Free
Our patients who are undergoing surgical dental procedures, like a tooth extraction, have access to nitrous oxide sedation administered by our qualified and experienced professionals. Dental sedation is an excellent option for those who experience anxiety or fear at the thought of visiting the dentist, or for those who have an extensive upcoming treatment. To learn whether you can benefit from nitrous oxide sedation dentistry in West Orange, call our dental office today.
Why Choose D&G Dental of West Orange for Sedation Dentistry?
- Calm Nervous Thoughts & Anxiety
- Administered by Trained Experts
- Kind, Friendly, & Compassionate Team
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
Do you feel anxiety, nerves, and stress leading up to your dental visits, even if it’s a routine cleaning? If so, you’ll be happy to hear that we offer nitrous oxide, which is a calm, effective, and fast-acting form of dental sedation that’s commonly referred to as “laughing gas.” If you are interested in learning more about it, including how it works, read on!
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Dental nitrous oxide in West Orange is a great option for patients who:
- Have a fear of needles
- Struggle with dental-related anxiety
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Experience head/neck/jaw pain
- Need extensive dental work
However, there are some exceptions. For instance, if you are allergic or you have a medical condition that makes it difficult to breathe, like asthma, then nitrous oxide isn’t ideal. Don’t get discouraged if that’s the case for you; we will find another way to give you the calm and comfortable experience that you deserve at our office.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
Nitrous oxide is a fast-acting form of dental sedation that is safely administered by one of our trained dentists. First, they will place a small mask over your nose, which allows you to breathe in a colorless, odorless gas. Within seconds, you’ll feel a wave of relaxation wash over you. Once the effects have fully set in, we will begin providing the preventive, restorative, or cosmetic dentistry that you need. Periodically, we will check in with you to make sure that you’re comfortable and, if necessary, adjust the flow of nitrous oxide.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
After your procedure is complete, we will stop the flow of nitrous oxide. Within a matter of minutes, the effects will completely dissipate! As a result, our patients are able to go about the rest of their day as they normally would. All we ask is that you follow any aftercare instructions we provide pertaining to the care that you received. For instance, if we extracted a tooth, then you will need to replace the gauze pads as needed, stick to a soft foods diet, and take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed.