Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) was first used for dental sedation in the early 19th century.
First, you’ll meet with Dr. Rosenberg to discuss your health, medications you’re taking, and other necessary information, and to learn more about the sedation options that may be appropriate for your treatment.
Depending on the type of sedation you get, the details may differ. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is administered through a nose mask. Oral conscious (pill-based) sedation uses sedative pills that you’ll take before your appointment. Deep IV sedation uses a needle that sends sedative medication directly into your bloodstream.
Once your sedation takes effect, Dr. Rosenberg will begin your dental procedure. With sedation dentistry in Saukville, you can feel safe and comfortable during your treatment, and you may even sleep through it or forget what happens during your procedure.
With laughing gas, you can drive yourself home, and you shouldn’t feel any significant after-effects. However, for oral conscious and IV sedation, you’ll need someone to bring you to and from our office. Dr. Rosenberg will provide you and your companion with a full set of instructions on how to recover from sedation, and from your dental procedure.
Laughing gas is the lightest form of dental sedation. Dr. Rosenberg will place a mask over your nose, then send a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide through this mask. You’ll breathe in deeply, and the sedation will take effect right away. You will feel “floaty” and disconnected from what’s happening around you, and less anxious. However, you will remain completely conscious and responsive to commands.
Once your procedure is done, Dr. Rosenberg will send pure oxygen through the nose mask to help clear out any remaining nitrous oxide. You’ll feel normal within a few minutes and can drive yourself home, though you may have some minor side effects like nausea or a headache.
Oral conscious sedation uses pills that you take before your appointment. The timing may vary depending on the medication being used. Once your sedation takes effect, you will feel groggy and tired. You may fall asleep during your appointment, or forget most of what happens at Sauk Trail Dental. This makes oral conscious sedation a great option if you have dental anxiety, or just want to stay more comfortable during a long dental procedure.
IV sedation uses the same drugs as oral conscious sedation, but they are sent directly into your bloodstream using a needle. This means they have much deeper effects. You will fall asleep and forget your procedure. However, you will not be completely unconscious. Like oral conscious sedation, IV sedation has side effects that can linger for up to 24 hours, so you cannot drive yourself home, and you should take a day or two off of work after treatment.
That depends on your level of anxiety, your budget, the dental treatment you’re getting, your health, and a variety of other factors. If you’re interested in sedation dentistry in Saukville, WI, we offer 100% free sedation consultations at Sauk Trail Dental. Together, you and Dr. Rosenberg can choose the type of sedation that’s right for you, and ensure you get the dental care you need with less pain, discomfort, and anxiety. We offer 100% free sedation consultations
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