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Sedation Dentistry Owings Mills
Dental Fear or Anxiety? There’s Sedation for That
If the mere thought of visiting the dentist makes you feel nervous or anxious, you are certainly not alone. Many patients of all ages feel jittery thinking about dental work – but when that fear gets in the way of your regular dental care, you need to seek a solution. After all, visiting the dentist every six months is the key to maintaining a happy, healthy smile for a lifetime!
Fortunately, if you need a little help reducing your dental fears in Owings Mills, you can turn to Dr. Mattson. She provides a calm, caring approach as well as nitrous oxide sedation. As a result, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy soothing dental care thanks to your sedation dentist at Diamond Dental of Owings Mills.
Why Choose Diamond Dental of Owings Mills for Sedation Dentistry?
- Talented Dentist with Decades of Experience
- Highly Rated Dental Team in Owings Mills
- Convenient Appointment Times
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Dental fear or anxiety is very common. It frequently occurs due to a negative experience in childhood –perhaps the result of a tooth that did not get fully numb before a filling. But even people who have never had a less-than-positive experience at the dentist may have fear or anxiety. It is not easy to give up control by lying back and opening wide.
At Diamond Dental of Owings Mills, we are happy to offer our patients relaxing dentistry with nitrous oxide, which is also known as laughing gas. This mild but effective sedative is a good option for patients of all ages undergoing any type of procedure. From a child’s first filling to your own dental work, it is a safe, effective method for soothing jittery nerves and improving your oral health.
With all of that said, we also know soothing dental fears requires a little more than laughing gas. You need a dentist who takes time, fully explains treatments, and, above all, understands your fears and works to help you feel comfortable in the dental chair. Dr. Mattson offers a caring, calm approach that helps patients overcome their dental anxieties.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
To administer nitrous oxide, it is mixed with oxygen and administered through a small mask that fits over your nose. You calmly breathe the gas in and out during your procedure, causing you to feel happier than you’ve ever felt in the dentist’s chair. While you won’t be asleep, you may feel so calm that you doze off or feel like time is going by quickly, helping you relax by taking your focus off the sights, smells, and sounds of what is going on around you. Once your treatment is complete, the mask is removed, and the effects of nitrous oxide will wear off almost immediately.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
Good news: there is no lasting grogginess or sleepiness with nitrous oxide! Within minutes of removing the nasal mask, you’ll feel like yourself again and will be able to go about your day as usual. In fact, you won’t even need a trusted adult to drive you to and from your appointment – you can drive yourself. Of course, if you receive a treatment that requires aftercare instructions, such as a dental crown or root canal treatment, we will provide you with detailed information on how to care for your smile before you leave.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Our team at Diamond Dental of Owings Mills can help you overcome your dental fear or anxiety with nitrous oxide and our personalized, caring approach. If you think you could benefit from being a little more relaxed in the dental chair (and who couldn’t?), please get in touch with us to schedule an appointment. We can’t wait to help you smile bigger and brighter with the help of light sedation dentistry.
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
What does dental sedation feel like?
If you’re anxious about an upcoming appointment or procedure, Dr. Mattson and the rest of our compassionate team are happy to provide nitrous oxide sedation, commonly known as laughing gas, to help soothe your frayed nerves.
This medication is administered through a mask over your nose while we work, and the effects kick in within moments of inhalation. It doesn’t usually ‘knock you out’, but it reduces your body’s ability to respond to external stimuli. You might feel tingly, lightweight, or get a bad case of the giggles. Then, the impact wears off almost as quickly as it began once the mask is removed.
Is dental sedation considered safe?
Laughing gas is considered one of the safer methods of dental sedation and is usually safe for most people. But that doesn’t mean everyone is automatically a good candidate. Before we offer this service, our team will need to update your medical history and list any current prescriptions or supplements you’re taking regularly to help prevent adverse reactions.
Then, we’ll carefully monitor your stats while you’re sedated to ensure your oxygen levels, blood pressure, and heart rate remain within healthy ranges.
Will I remember anything after being sedated?
Some patients are concerned that this medication works like a truth serum and will have them spilling their deepest secrets only to forget about it afterward. Thankfully, laughing gas doesn’t typically work that way.
It might comfort you to know that many patients remain aware enough to respond to our team’s questions and directions, though it’s true that you might not remember all the details of your procedure after it’s completed. Many anxious patients consider this short-term memory loss to be yet another benefit of undergoing dental sedation.
Does dental insurance cover sedation?
Many dental insurance plans categorize sedation as a luxury rather than a necessity, so they don’t cover the cost. However, there may be exceptions, such as if the medication is required to help those with a disability receive the dental care needed to protect, preserve, or restore their smile.
Our office also offers additional ways to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for various services. Although our in-house savings plan excludes nitrous oxide, it might cover other aspects of your treatment to help reduce your final invoice. You can also apply for a flexible financial plan through CareCredit or Sunbit, which allows you to divide your total payment into more manageable installments over a designated period, which can be easier on your budget.
What Our Patients Are Saying
We have had countless patients come to our office with fear and anxiety and leave feeling more confident and excited to come back. Don’t believe us? See just a few of our reviews expressing gratitude for comfortable, relaxing visits!
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