Nitrous Oxide Sedation Indianapolis, IN

The state-of-the-art dental technology and techniques used at our premier MINT dentistry Indianapolis, IN facility help you obtain an elegant smile with little stress or discomfort. We often consult with patients who want to improve their oral health but are nervous because of dental phobia or fears. If anxiety keeps you from a healthy, attractive smile, MINT dentistry wants to help. Our modern facility uses nitrous oxide sedation for routine cleanings and longer procedures to help patients remain comfortable throughout their visit. Nitrous oxide (N2O) gas is an effective sedation method that can help you to relax safely without a groggy feeling afterward. Also called laughing gas, the board-certified doctors offer nitrous oxide sedation at MINT dentistry to keep you comfortable but still conscious. Please schedule a consultation with a team member to get more information about using nitrous oxide during dental appointments.

Laughing gas is one of the most common sedation methods available and can be used safely on most patients. During your consultation, our team will review your medical history, current medications, and any questions or concerns you may have to make sure nitrous oxide is a good choice. N2O sedation at MINT dentistry can be offered during most minimally invasive procedures and is often combined with local anesthesia so you are relaxed and comfortable. Nitrous oxide gas may also be added to standard dental exams and cleanings if you have anxiety or fears about the dentist and find these procedures stressful. Nitrous oxide gas may not be a great choice if you have difficulty breathing through your nose, have extreme dentophobia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or have other conditions.

At the start of your appointment, we'll help you settle into one of our massaging treatment chairs, providing you with a pair of Beats headphones and MINT sunglasses so you're comfortable. When you are settled in and ready, the nitrous oxide gas is administered through a nasal hood. As you breathe normally to inhale the gas, it will quickly start relaxing you. A member of the MINT dentistry team will monitor your response to the sedation and vital signs, so they can adjust the volume as needed during your appointment to keep you comfortable. It's normal to feel tingling in your limbs, plus a feeling of warmth, vibration, euphoria, or well-being as the nitrous oxide gas starts to work. Nitrous oxide is normally used along with lidocaine or another local anesthesia to numb the areas being treated. After we finish the procedure, the gas is turned off, and the effects should quickly wear off.

Recovery following N₂O sedation is generally immediate, as the gas leaves your body after a couple of minutes. You should be able to drive and return to your regular day after your appointment. Side effects are uncommon, but it is possible to experience temporary chills, sweating, headaches, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Please contact MINT dentistry if you have any concerns or side effects that last longer than a few days. To minimize your chance of nausea and vomiting, our team suggests you eat a small snack before your procedure and then wait at least three hours to eat again.

If you're using insurance, we'll contact your provider to determine your specific coverage regarding sedation. This will help us better estimate your costs, if any. For patients who don't have insurance, MINT dentistry takes many payment methods, including low-interest financing, which can make your procedure and sedation techniques like nitrous oxide gas more affordable. We're dedicated at MINT to helping our patients achieve their ideal smile as painlessly as possible. If you cannot afford nitrous oxide sedation but have dental phobias, ask your dentist about the MINT Discount Plan to help reduce the cost of your sedation and treatment.

Sedation dentistry may be a good solution if you’ve put off dental care and ignored toothaches because of fear or anxiety about the dentist. We welcome you to make an appointment to get more information about nitrous oxide sedation at MINT dentistry. Our highly trained dental professionals will address your concerns and answer any questions about using N₂O sedation. Get in touch with our premier Indianapolis, IN dental facility today!