Freeing You From Dental Anxiety
At Richmond Village Dental, we do everything we can to help you feel relaxed and comfortable during your dental appointments. We will work at your pace, take breaks when you need them, and provide calm reassurance when necessary.
If you need a little more help feeling comfortable during long or painful procedures, we can offer nitrous oxide as a sedation option. If you are one to get nervous when going to your dental appointments, speak to our dentists today to discuss whether sedation might be right for you.
Sedation Using Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is inhaled through the mouth and nose. It is a tasteless and odourless gas, and easy to administer, which is appealing to many patients.
The medication can help calm you even though you remain awake and able to communicate. It also tends to lessen anxiety, increase pain threshold, reduce gag reflex and make time seem to pass more quickly.