Sedation Dentistry – Austin, TX
Helping You Feel Comfortable in the Treatment Chair
Do you have dental anxiety, fear, or nervousness that makes you hesitate when it’s time to schedule your checkup and cleaning or an important treatment? Our team at Magnolia Family Dentistry of Austin is incredibly friendly and understanding, and we’re happy to do whatever we can so you can feel at ease, including offering sedation dentistry in our Austin, TX dental office. To learn whether you’re a good candidate for dental sedation, reach out to our team today!
Why Choose Magnolia Family Dentistry of Austin for Sedation Dentistry?
- Kind & Understanding Dental Team
- Family-Friendly Dental Office
- Convenient Dental Office Location
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide, also referred to as laughing gas, is a highly tested, safe, and effective type of sedation. It’s been used for years to help patients relax in the treatment chair, ensuring they don’t feel any stress, anxiety, or fear while they get the dental care they need. If you are interested in learning more about this calming solution, then you’re more than welcome to schedule an appointment with our Austin dental team. Or, you can read on!
Who is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Nitrous oxide is well-known for helping patients who struggle with dental-related anxiety. However, that’s just one of its many uses! This calming solution is also great for patients who need extensive care, who have a sensitive gag reflex, or who have a disability that makes it difficult to sit still in the treatment chair.
Of course, there are also some patients who aren’t a good candidate, including expecting mothers and those who have trouble breathing through their nose due to asthma or another medical condition. Ultimately, if you are interested in nitrous oxide, the best thing to do is schedule an appointment with our Austin dental team so we can learn all about your medical and dental history.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
When you arrive at the dental office, we’ll place a small nose mask on you. Then, we will ask you to breathe in the colorless, odorless gas through your nose. After a few minutes, you’ll begin to feel more relaxed and at ease. By the 10-minute mark, you’ll be anxiety-free! One of the best parts of nitrous oxide is that it can be adjusted throughout your visit, ensuring that you stay completely comfortable throughout. Plus, you’ll be awake, which makes it easy to respond to any cues we give you or ask any questions you have.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
Another considerable perk is that there isn’t any lingering grogginess! So, you don’t have to arrange for someone you trust to drive you to and from your appointment. You also don’t need to use your PTO or adjust your schedule to ensure you have plenty of time to rest after your visit. Once your treatment is complete, we’ll switch off the nitrous oxide and remove the mask. Within a few minutes, the effects will wear off. Then, we’ll review any aftercare instructions specific to the treatment you received, and you can go on with your day as you normally would.
Do you have any lingering questions about nitrous oxide? If so, take the next step: give our Austin dental team a call!
Oral Conscious Dental Sedation
For patients with more moderate or severe dental anxiety, we also offer oral conscious sedation. We’ll prescribe a single pill for you to take about an hour before your appointment, so when you arrive, you’ll already feel more at ease. Since the effects kick in before your appointment and wear off a while after, you’ll need to have a trusted friend or family member drop you off and pick you up from our dental office.