Calming Concerned Patients
At Main Street Dental, we offer a variety of sedation options for our anxious patients, including oral sedation, nitrous oxide, general anesthesia, and IV sedation. Our dentists can help determine if dental sedation is right for you, and if so, which sedation option.
Dental sedation consists of a variety of options used to help make patients more comfortable throughout their dental treatment.
In addition to offering sedation options, we will work at your pace, take breaks when you need them, and provide calm reassurance as needed.
If you have anxiety when it comes to the dentist, you're not alone. Speak to our dental team and we will do everything we can to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your dental appointments.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Nitrous oxide is a gas that is inhaled through the mouth and nose. It is used to calm patients while keeping them awake. It can also lessen anxiety, increase your pain threshold, reduce the gag reflex, and make time pass more quickly.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedatives are pills or liquids that are prescribed by your dentist. The medication is taken orally prior to your procedure. It leaves you awake for the procedure, but produces a calming effect, leaving you much more relaxed.