Dental sedation is commonly used by individuals who experience mild to severe anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist’s office or undergoing a dental procedure. Dentists use many different methods, some of which can include nitrous oxide as well as oral conscious and IV sedation. While many patients have no problems being cleared for this type of additional help, others may find they do not make good candidates, but why? Keep reading to discover which issues can disqualify you from receiving dental sedation and what your dentist can do to help.
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