Everything You Need to Know About Nitrous Oxide Sedation

 At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces in AZ, Dr. John Graneto uses nitrous oxide sedation at the 75th avenue location, the 24th street location and the Baseline road location to safely put patients in a fully relaxed state during a procedure. Contact us today to learn more about the most common form of sedation used in dentistry.

Exploring Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Dentists often use nitrous oxide to manage pain and relax patients during a procedure. This form of sedation is safe and effective, and Dr. John Graneto routinely uses nitrous oxide sedation at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces in AZ at the 75th avenue location, the 24th street location and the Baseline road location to help children stay calm during their appointments.

How Do Dentists Administer Nitrous Oxide?

The process of administering nitrous oxide is simple. Using an oxygen mask, dentists ask you to normally breathe in a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide. As you or your child breathe in the mixture, your lungs start to absorb the anesthetic. Within a few minutes, you'll start to feel the effects. Once your dentist removes the mask, the effects wear off quickly.

Dentists frequently use this form of sedation because it's easy to adjust the level of sedation. Additionally, medical experts, including the American Dental Association, say nitrous oxide is safe for the lungs, heart, liver and brain. Since there are no needles required, dentists prefer this method of sedation to keep children calm during their appointment.

The side effects of nitrous oxide are minimal. Most patients report being a little disoriented after sedation, but the effects typically wear off after a few minutes. Depending on the level of sedation, the effects might last a little longer.

If you have any questions about your child's safety when considering nitrous oxide sedation at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces in AZ, Dr. John Graneto and our team are ready to answer your questions. Contact us today at (623) 232-0749 (75th avenue location), (480) 666-5984 (24th street location) or (480) 405-4714 (Baseline road location).