Nitrous oxide sedation: relax at the dentist
In dentistry, nitrous oxide (N2O) has been used for some time as a gentle alternative to general anaesthesia used. Because of its analgesic and calming, resp. anxiolytic effect, it is particularly suitable for treatment of anxious patients but for children as well.
During the nitrous oxide treatment at the dentist, the patient is administered a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide through a small nasal mask. A big advantage is that the relaxing, anxiolytic and pain-relieving effect sets in quickly and can be reversed quickly as well. This means that the patient can leave the practice alone and fully conscious after a short time after the treatment has ended.
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Treatment with nitrous oxide is therefore recommended:
- For anxious patients
- For longer dental treatments (such as complex root canal treatments, the insertion of dental implants or at wisdom tooth removal)
- In patients with strong gagging impulse as an involuntary protective reflex
- For children (from 3 years)
Put yourself in the experienced hands of our practice, which specializes in nitrous oxide treatments, and let yourself be pleasantly surprised!
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