Nitrous Oxide sedation explained by dentists at Ballarat Dental Care: Nitrous oxide sedation with dentist Ballarat is also known as laughing gas and it is a very safe and effective sedative dentistry method used for dental treatments in all age group for kids and adults.
Nitrous oxide is a mixture of two gases which is oxygen and the nitrous oxide. The gases work quickly and it is reversible. The nitrous oxide dosage can be adjusted by the dentist according to the needs of the patient and it is a non-allergenic gas.
Prior to the administration of nitrous oxide, little or no food should be eaten because vomiting or nausea can occur. Any medical condition especially respiratory conditions should be discussed with the dentist because this may limit the effectiveness with the nitrous oxide administration.
Dentist places the mask over the nose and the patient breaths in through the nose and out through their mouth. The patient will begin to feel a pleasant level of sedation in about a minute. The cheeks and gums may feel numb in some patients.
Dentist can adjust the Nitrox Oxide gas to a suitable dose according to the patient. Once the patient is comfortable and relaxed, a local an-aesthetic is administered and dental treatments can be performed.
Once the treatment is complete, 100% oxygen can be administered and the effects of the sedation is reversed. Compared to general or intravenous sedation, the patient can leave the surgery without an escort. Dentist at BallaratDental Care recommend that the patient be accompanied home by a friend or relative.
If you need any dental treatments done at Ballarat using nitrous oxide sedation, please call our Ballarat Dental Care to book your dental consultations and speak to our qualified dentist doing dental treatments for kids and adults using nitrous oxide sedation in Ballarat.