Sedation Dentistry – Naperville, IL
Get the Dental Care You Need Stress-Free
Patients of all ages may feel anxious at the idea of seeing a dentist, which makes it difficult to schedule routine appointments and treatments that your smile needs to thrive. That’s why we offer three different methods of sedation dentistry. We’ll work with you to determine which option for sedation dentistry in our Naperville, IL dental office will best help you feel relaxed and comfortable when receiving dental care.
Why Choose Grand Dental - Naperville for Sedation Dentistry?
- Safe Sedation for Kids and Adults
- Eliminate Mild to Severe Dental Anxiety
- Friendly & Accommodating Team
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
We can remedy mild anxiety with nitrous oxide sedation. Safe for both children and adults, this effective form of sedation allows for a more relaxing experience – one that helps alleviate anxiety and concern from those who dislike visiting the dentist’s office. With effects that come on quickly and dissipate just as fast, it’s a helpful solution our team can use to ensure patients get the oral healthcare they need.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Patients who suffer from any of the following may be considered good candidates for nitrous oxide sedation:
- Difficulty sitting still in the treatment chair because of a physical disability
- A sensitive gag reflex
- A dislike of the dentist’s office because of past trauma
- Mild dental anxiety
- A dislike of needles
It’s important that our Grand Dental – Naperville team evaluate each patient before agreeing to provide nitrous oxide, as there are some individuals who should not receive it. They include those who are pregnant and anyone dealing with a respiratory illness.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
Nitrous oxide is easy to administer and will be closely monitored by our team throughout the procedure. A nasal mask with tubing is placed over the patient’s nose so they can inhale the gaseous mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen.
Within minutes, the effects will create a more relaxed and comfortable experience, allowing the patient to remain at ease throughout the appointment. They may begin to feel warm or even euphoric.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
As soon as our team is finished administering the necessary treatment, the gas will be turned off, and the mask will be removed to allow the individual to breathe pure oxygen for a few minutes. During this time, we ask that patients remain in our office for a short time just to make sure the effects wear off as they should.
Once our team believes the individual is fine, they can leave and return home to resume normal activity. It is important, though, that if more invasive treatment was administered during the visit that all proper aftercare instructions be followed to ensure successful recovery.
Oral Conscious Dental Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is ideal for moderately to severely anxious patients. We’ll prescribe a potent anti-anxiety pill to be taken about an hour before your procedure. By the time you’re in the treatment chair, you’ll be relaxed enough to easily receive the care you need. The effects of the pill can last for hours, so you’ll need someone to drive you to and from our dental office.
IV Dental Sedation
IV sedation can help with extreme anxiety and fear. Because the sedative is delivered straight into the bloodstream, the effects will set in quickly and can be adjusted as needed throughout the procedure. You’ll remain awake during your treatment, but you likely won’t remember much.