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Nitrous Oxide - What is it?
Nitrous Oxide, also known as
laughing gas, is a pain relieving and sedating gas that
is combined with oxygen to make patients more
comfortable during dental care.
It offers the
benefit of relaxation with no loss of consciousness.
A mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is inhaled
through the nose and mouth before a dental procedure.
A light tingling feeling is often experienced by
patients, as well as an altered sense of time.
Patients often listen to relaxing music during
nitrous oxide sedation.
Safe and effective, nitrous oxide sedation is the
most common form of conscious sedation.
All of our doctors administer nitrous oxide and
all dental assistants are certified to monitor our
patients.
I.V. Sedation - Helping
you Relax
If you would like to be sedated for your root canal, Dr.
Michael J. Murray is licensed and certified to
administer I.V. conscious sedation.
A consultation is
required prior to your sedation appointment.
You must have a thorough review of your medical
history prior to sedation.
I.V. sedation provides a safe and comfortable method to
relieve anxiety and control pain.
This is recommended for patients with dental
fear, or simply if you want to be “asleep” for the
procedure.
This is the same type of sedation that you might have
when you are having your wisdom teeth removed.
All patients will have heart, blood pressure, and
breathing monitored throughout the procedure.
Instructions for Sedation:
1.
You should have nothing to eat or drink for at least 8
hours before your appointment, but regular morning
medications can be taken with water.
2.
The patient must have a driver to and from the
appointment, and will be unable to drive for the
remainder of the day.
3.
Please wear loose fitting clothing.
If sleeves are present, make sure that they can
be rolled up past the elbow.
Contact lenses should not be worn.
4.
Someone will need to stay at the office during the visit
in case the patient needs assistance to the bathroom.
5.
Be sure to drink plenty of fluids after your
visit.
The patient will need to complete and sign two
additional forms:
Instructions for I.V. Sedation
I.V. Sedation Consent
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