Sedation Dentistry Bullard
Relax with Sedation in Our Office
Keeping patients comfortable and at ease is a top priority for Dr. Tad Morgan and the rest of our dental team. Instead of relying on medication and controlled substances that lead to inconvenient downtime, we’re happy to offer sedation dentistry in Bullard as a safe, non-impaired alternative that can eliminate your dental fear and help you receive the advanced, rejuvenating care you deserve. Contact us today!
Why Choose Tad Morgan, DDS for Sedation Dentistry?
- Local Dentist with Over 20 Years of Experience
- Comfortable Dental Office with Modern Amenities
- Safe for Patients of All Ages
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is one of the most sought-after sedation solutions in all of dentistry due to how gentle and effective it is. If you are interested in learning more about it, including if you’re a good candidate, then don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our dental team in Bullard. You can also read on to learn more about it, including how it works.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Typically, we recommend dental nitrous oxide in Bullard when patients:
- Struggle with mild to moderate anxiety
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Experience head/neck/jaw pain in the treatment chair
- Have a fear of needles
- Need extensive dental care, like multiple tooth extractions
However, there are a few exceptions. For instance, if you have asthma or another medical condition that makes it difficult to breathe through your nose, then nitrous oxide isn’t ideal since it’s administered through a nasal mask.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work
Once you settle comfortably into the treatment chair, a member of our team will place a soft nasal mask over your nose. Then, we will begin the flow of nitrous oxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. Within a matter of minutes, you’ll enter a complete state of relaxation, resulting in you feeling comfortable and at ease.
Throughout your appointment, we will check in with you to make sure you’re doing okay. If needed, we can adjust the flow of nitrous oxide to keep you comfortable as well. Although it won’t put you to sleep, you may feel so relaxed that you doze off. If that happens, we can gently wake you or, if you’d prefer, allow you to rest.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
Not only are the effects of nitrous oxide fast-acting, but they also dissipate quickly. As a result, you don’t need to arrange for an adult to drive you home or take the rest of the day off work or school. All we ask is that you follow any aftercare instructions we give you pertaining to the treatment that you received. For example, if we provided a root canal, then you should rinse with warm saltwater periodically, avoid chewing on that side of your mouth, and take OTC pain medication as directed.
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
Without a doubt, sedation dentistry here in Bullard is perfectly safe. It won’t harm you or your smile as it keeps you calm.
The nitrous oxide sedation we offer is actually the safest type around. Compared to other sedative options, it’s very unlikely to cause any physical complications. Our team even tailors the amount of nitrous oxide used, thus ensuring the patient remains perfectly fine.
More importantly, we closely monitor patients when they’re sedated. You can trust us to track the relevant vitals – blood pressure, heart rate, etc. – while you’re under the sedative’s effects.
Can Dental Sedation Make You Sick?
Patients rarely ever feel sick from dental sedation. Still, there is a slight risk that you should keep in mind.
Take our nitrous oxide sedation, for example. Inhaling “laughing gas” through a nose mask seldom causes sickness, with most patients handling the sedative just fine. While the risk does increase slightly as you inhale the gas for longer, this shift is negligible; it doesn’t change the fact that sickness is very uncommon.
With all that said, you can (and should) take precautions if you’re prone to nausea. An especially good one is not to eat for a few hours before your procedure.
How Long Does It Take to Recover After Sedation Dentistry?
How long a patient needs to recover from sedation can vary. Even so, it’s safe to say that recovery at our office takes very little time.
Note that our nitrous oxide sedation is inherently mild. While other sedatives have a stronger impact, the most “laughing gas” does is cause minor feelings of calm and euphoria. That means nitrous oxide’s effects are very short-lived, fading just a few minutes after you’ve removed the face mask. Patients who get this sedative can usually drive home from their treatments without issue.
Is Sedation Dentistry Worth It?
If a patient faces severe anxiety or extensive dental work, sedation dentistry is definitely worth it. The field’s ability to keep you calm can make a procedure much less difficult.
For starters, the right sedative can help a patient get care they’d otherwise skip. (Knowing you’ll feel relaxed during treatment makes a dental visit less daunting.) It’d thus reduce your risk of future (and worse) oral issues, sparing you from long-term pain and discomfort.
Sedation dentistry can also save you money over time. After all, adding it to a smaller treatment is less expensive than having to get a costly (and invasive) procedure later.
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