Sedation Dentistry – Hamden, CT
Stay Calm and
Relieve Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety and fear affects more people than you’d think. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons many patients end up rescheduling or cancelling dental appointments as their visit gets closer. Issues like these can develop under no fault of your own, which is why we want to have options available should you need a little extra push to get your most important dental work completed. Give us a call to see if sedation dentistry from our Hamden, CT dentist is right for you!
Why Choose D'Andrea and Pantera, DMD, PC
for Sedation Dentistry?
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Fast-Acting Nitrous
Oxide Available - Powerful Oral Conscious Sedation for Moderate Anxiety
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Trained Dental Team Makes
Your Comfort a Priority
Oral Conscious Dental Sedation
Those with moderate and even severe levels of dental anxiety or fear will find oral conscious sedation to be not only effective, but very easy to use. Administered through a pill that is taken orally before the dental appointment begins, oral conscious sedation puts you into a deep state of relaxation to make dental treatments more comfortable to complete. Due to its strength, it’s important to have a ride to and from the dental office prepared as well as time afterwards for the sedative’s effects to wear off.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide has been used for decades and has helped countless patients get the dental care they need without anxiety, worry, or fear. If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard of it before, it’s likely because you’ve heard it referred to by its nickname: laughing gas. If you are interested in learning more about it, including how it works and how long the effects last, read on or give a friendly member of our team a call.
Who is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Dental nitrous oxide in Hamden combines nitrous and oxygen to create a calming sedative that is gently inhaled throughout dental treatments. It’s a great option for patients who:
- Need extensive care, like a root canal
- Struggle with a fear of needles
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Experience head/neck/jaw pain in the treatment chair
- Suffer with mild to moderate dental anxiety
If you think you’d benefit from sedation dentistry, then don’t hesitate to get in touch! From there, we can review your medical and dental history, learn about any allergies you have, and determine if you’re a good candidate.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
Nitrous oxide is administered through a nasal mask, which we will position comfortably in place once you settle into the treatment chair. Within a matter of minutes, you’ll feel a calming sensation wash over you, alleviating any anxiety, worry, or stress in the process. Throughout your treatment, we’ll check in with you to make sure you’re doing okay. One of the many perks of nitrous oxide is that we can adjust the flow as needed throughout your visit, ensuring you have the calm and positive experience you deserve.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
Once treatment is complete, we remove the mask and give you a chance to breathe in regular air. Almost immediately, the effects of the sedative dissipate. As a result, you don’t need to take the rest of the day off work or arrange for someone to drive you home from your visit. Instead, you can continue your day without interruption! Just make sure to abide by any aftercare instructions we provide you with pertaining to the treatment you received, like rinsing with warm saltwater periodically or sticking to a soft foods diet.
