{"id":302,"date":"2020-03-11T23:37:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T23:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holcombdds.com\/blog\/?p=302"},"modified":"2020-03-25T23:38:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T23:38:27","slug":"collierville-sedation-dentist-whos-good-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holcombdds.com\/blog\/collierville-sedation-dentist-whos-good-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Sedation Dentistry & Who is a Good Candidate for It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman<\/a>Is something holding you back from getting the oral health care you need? Maybe you struggle with anxiety, a fear of the dentist, or a medical condition. Whatever challenges you face when it comes to taking care of your smile, your Collierville sedation dentist can help you feel as comfortable, confident, and relaxed as possible.<\/a> Read on to learn more about two common methods of sedation dentistry and which one might be right for you.<\/p>\n

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Nitrous Oxide<\/h2>\n

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the lightest form of sedation dentistry. To administer it, a small mask is placed over your nose. You\u2019ll instantly feel more content and at-ease as soon as you begin to inhale through it. Some patients feel so relaxed that they begin to giggle, which is where the name laughing gas comes from.<\/p>\n

Nitrous oxide lets you stay aware and able to form memories, but the drowsy sensation will prevent you from feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Throughout your treatment, your dentist will monitor your levels of sedation to ensure that you\u2019re as safe and comfortable as possible. Afterwards, the effects will wear off within moments of the mask being removed, and you\u2019ll be able to go about your day as usual.<\/p>\n

Nitrous oxide may be right for you if you:<\/p>\n