If you've ever felt that terrified pit in your stomach or your heart racing when you sit in the dental chair, you'll understand the benefit of dental sedation. Treatment procedures done with dental sedation can feel relaxing instead of stressful and allow you to comfortably get the dental care you need to protect your smile and dental health.
At Beacon Hill Dental, we offer two types of sedation dentistry depending on the level of relaxation our patients need. These options allow you to receive your dental care in the manner that best suits your needs. Here's what you should know about dental sedation in Crown Point, IN.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
A breathable gas delivered comfortably through an inhalation mask worn during your procedure is how nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) works. This option is safe for both adults and children because it works quickly to help you relax and leaves your system just as quickly when we remove the mask so you can easily return to your day.
After a dental procedure with nitrous oxide, adults can safely drive home or back to work. We can also use nitrous oxide with most types of dental procedures, making it easy and comfortable for anxious patients to get much-needed dental care.
Oral Conscious Sedation
This type of sedation we deliver through medication (a pill) you take before your dental appointment. The medication has an amnesic effect, meaning most patients have little to no memory of their dental appointment or the procedures they completed. Patients may even feel relaxed as if they're sleeping, even though they're still responsive throughout their procedure.
Due to the nature of the medication, we ask that you have transportation arranged to and from your appointment and that you take the rest of your day to rest following your procedures.
If you'd like more information about sedation dentistry in Crown Point, we invite you to contact your team.
