Sedation Dentistry
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What is Minimal Sedation?

Nitrous Oxide Inhalaition Sedation, also called “Minimal Sedation”, is accomplished by easily administering Nitrous Oxide or “laughing gas” through a comfortable nose mask. Young children will simply breathe in through their nose, and when the sedative takes effect, they will begin to feel relaxed and euphoric.

Is Sedation During Dental Procedures Safe for your Child?

Young children feel anxious during their dental visits due to the fear of needles and drilling sounds. At Toothway Dental, Dr.Shanthan assures comfortable dental procedures for your child. He is highly experienced in administering Nitrous Oxide Inhalaition Sedation. It is safe and considered a low-risk procedure because the effects can be reversed immediately.

How Does the Sedation Work?

The dentist administers the recommended dose of nitrous oxide depending on the age and weight of your child. Your child will inhale the laughing gas through a nose mask and feels relaxed. Hence it is also called conscious sedation which provides euphoric & relaxing effects for a desired time, so your child can engage in day-to-day activities after the dental procedure. This option has a number of advantages as it doesn’t require a needle or a pill, and the effects wear off quickly after treatment.

What are the Advantages of Sedation Dentistry?

• It reduces the gag reflex.
• Sedation reduces the apprehensive behaviour of your child due to past dental experience.
• Some children have trouble sitting for hours. So sedation is used in the case of multiple dental procedures like pulpectomy, extractions, or oral surgeries.
• It is useful for children with disabilities because they cannot open their mouth for a long time. The outcome is better if your child does not move during the treatment.
• Using sedation calms down your child and helps the dentist to complete the dental procedure in a short span of time.

Can your Child Really Relax in the Dental Chair?

• Sedation does not require a needle, so the child will not panic during the dental procedure.
• Sedative dentistry aids access for the dentist to work on the affected tooth without any hindrance.
• Sedative dentistry gives a positive dental experience for the child. It encourages the child to visit the clinic for routine dental checkups.
• It increases the pain threshold & reduces the reaction to pain for your child.

What are the Instructions to Follow During Sedative Dentistry?

• Before the procedure, Dr.Shanthan will discuss the medical conditions of your child. Inform him about the medications and supplements taken by your child.
• Though it is a low-risk procedure, make sure to clarify your doubts with Dr.Shanthan before the procedure.
• To avoid nausea, its adviced not to feed your child anything heavy two hours before the procedure.
• During the procedure, the dentist will carefully monitor the vital signs to avoid any complications.

What is Deep Sedation or General Anaesthesia?

General Anaesthesia (GA) or deep sedation is also employed for extremely uncoperative children or children who lack coperative abilities. It puts your child to sleep is used only for complex dental procedures in a hospital or GA room set up.