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Sedation Dentistry for Kids - Garland, TX
Enjoy a Safe, Relaxing & Efficient Visit with Dr. Lily
When nerves get the best of your child, it can make visiting the dentist’s office much more challenging. Dental anxiety is real, and millions of people suffer from it, often resulting in missed and canceled appointments. Even though your little one may be apprehensive about their upcoming visit, it is necessary they get the treatment they need to avoid more serious oral health problems like cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Dr. Lily is a board-certified pediatric dentist who understands the fears a child might have when stepping inside a dental office. This is why she is pleased to offer nitrous oxide sedation in Garland to help minimize fears and promote a relaxing and positive experience. If you believe your child might benefit from this type of treatment, contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Shiny Smiles Pediatric Dentistry for Children’s Sedation Dentistry?
- Highly Experienced Pediatric Dentist & Team
- Calming Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Easy & Comfortable Relaxation
- A Variety of Options for Every Smile
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
This is the gentlest form of sedation we offer, and it’s perfect for children who need just a little help with their dental nerves. They’ll simply breathe in a colorless, odorless gas through a small nasal mask, and within moments, any tension they might feel will seem to disappear. And, once the appointment is over and the mask is removed, the gas’ effects completely wear off within minutes, enabling your child to go straight back to their day without any lasting drowsiness.
What is Nitrous Oxide?
Also referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is considered to be the mildest form of sedation and is an ideal solution for children who experience dental anxiety. The mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is odorless and colorless, so your little one will have no problems inhaling the contents and experiencing a relaxed, comfortable visit.
Its immediate effects allow Dr. Lily to begin treatment and work more efficiently and effectively, ensuring your child’s smile is in optimal shape.
How Nitrous Oxide Works
When administering nitrous oxide, your pediatric dentist in Garland will place a small mask over your child’s nose and encourage them to breathe in the nitrous oxide and oxygen solution. In no time at all, they will become much more relaxed. Some of the most common sensations and feelings patients can expect to experience include:
- Light-headedness
- Dream-like state
- Feeling as if they’re floating
- Sleepiness
Although your child may look as if they are asleep, they will actually remain cognizant and be able to respond to the cues of our dental team. Once the solution is turned off, the effects will begin to immediately dissipate, allowing them to return to school or resume normal activity following their appointment.
What Are the Benefits of Nitrous Oxide?
In choosing nitrous oxide sedation for your child’s next appointment, you can expect there to be many great benefits that come with this type of treatment, such as:
- It minimizes dental anxiety, allowing your child to have a positive experience while visiting the dentist’s office
- Its effects do not linger or cause extended drowsiness
- It is completely safe and effective for young patients
- Your child will remain fully conscious throughout the treatment
- It helps to reduce sensitive gag reflexes
Oral Conscious Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation can help nearly all kids relax in the dental examination chair, but there are some situations where it might not be quite enough. For example, what if the crying and panicking starts before you even leave the house for your little one’s appointment? In cases where a slightly more powerful form of sedation is needed, we may recommend oral conscious sedation. This medication is taken by mouth before the appointment, so your child is already feeling calmer by the time we’re ready to start treatment. It’s important to note that sleepiness that comes with oral conscious sedation will likely last for several hours after the appointment.
IV Dental Sedation
In cases where we aim to get a lot of dental work done in a single appointment or are completing a treatment that’s a bit more intensive, we offer IV dental sedation. This reliable and safe form of sedation is significantly more powerful than nitrous oxide sedation or oral conscious sedation. It’s administered via a small needle directly into the bloodstream. Our team will carefully monitor things like heart rate and breathing to ensure your little one is as safe and comfortable as possible. The effects of this sedation typically take all day to wear off.