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Do you get nervous at just the thought of going to the dental office? This is much more common than you may think. In fact, over 30 million Americans experience stress related to the dental office. Fortunately, this doesn\u2019t mean that you need to avoid dental care forever. There are various options to help even the most anxious patients get the care they need without the added stress. Here are the different sedation methods<\/a> available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More commonly known as \u201claughing gas,\u201d nitrous oxide sedation uses a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen to help the patient feel more relaxed. This method is safe and effective, and it can even be used to help children feel at ease during dental procedures. If you choose nitrous oxide sedation, your dental team will provide you with a mask to wear during your treatment. You will inhale the gas through the mask. It doesn\u2019t have any taste or odor, and you will remain conscious throughout your visit. The best part of this method is that the effects wear off quickly. You can even drive home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Conscious Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral conscious sedation helps to relieve anxiety in the form of pills. If you choose this method, your dentist will prescribe you a small pill to take approximately an hour before your procedure. By the time your appointment begins, you will feel perfectly relaxed. Just like with nitrous oxide sedation, you will remain conscious throughout the duration of your procedure, so you will still be able to answer questions and follow the instructions of your dental team. The effects of oral conscious sedation can linger for several hours, so you will need to arrange for a trusted friend or family member to drive you home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IV Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have severe dental phobia, IV sedation may be the ideal method for you! The sedative is delivered intravenously, so the effects can be felt almost immediately. Your dental team will control the amount of sedative being administered and be monitoring your vitals to ensure that you are perfectly safe and relaxed. Just like with oral conscious sedation, you will remain awake throughout the procedure, but you likely won\u2019t remember much of your treatment afterward. It can take many hours for IV sedation to completely wear off, so you should arrange for a trusted friend to drive you to and from your procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are afraid of the dentist, sedation dentistry could be exactly what you need! Give your dentist a call to discuss available methods. You may just find the right option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Caleb Goodman offers expert general and emergency dental care in Goodyear, AZ. With a gentle, patient-first approach, our team provides thorough evaluations, pain-free tooth extractions, and comprehensive post-op support to help patients recover quickly and comfortably. Whether you’re dealing with an emergency tooth extraction or a planned procedure, we\u2019re here to help every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call us at (623) 925-8822<\/a> or request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you get nervous at just the thought of going to the dental office? This is much more common than you may think. In fact, over 30 million Americans experience stress related to the dental office. Fortunately, this doesn\u2019t mean that you need to avoid dental care forever. There are various options to help even the most anxious patients get the care they need without the added stress. Here are the different sedation methods available. 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