Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Smyrna, GA

Several MINT dentistry solutions are offered to help ease dental phobias and anxieties so that you achieve the sexy smile you want with minor discomfort. We often consult with patients who wish to have sexy teeth but are nervous about getting started because of dentophobia (fear of the dentist). If fear is keeping you from a healthy, attractive smile, MINT dentistry wants to help. Our modern facility in Smyrna, GA offers nitrous oxide sedation for dental procedures and services to help patients remain comfortable during their visit. A safe and effective sedation method, nitrous oxide (N₂O) helps you relax safely without feeling groggy after. Commonly called laughing gas, nitrous oxide sedation is offered by the board-certified doctors at MINT dentistry to keep you comfortable but still be awake. Schedule an appointment with a member of our team to learn about adding nitrous oxide gas at your next visit.

Patients of all ages can be helped with oral-conscious sedation regardless if they have mild to moderate dental anxiety. During your consultation, our team will go through your medical history, current medications, and any questions or concerns you may have to ensure nitrous oxide gas is a good option. Nitrous oxide sedation at MINT dentistry in Smyrna, GA may be offered during most procedures and is typically used along with a local anesthetic to make you fully comfortable. Nitrous oxide gas may also be used for dental cleanings and exams if you have anxieties or fears about the dentist that make these appointments stressful for you. Nitrous oxide sedation may not be suitable if you have difficulty breathing through your nose, extreme fear, have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), or another serious medical condition that affects your breathing.

At the beginning of your appointment, we’ll help you relax in one of our massage treatment chairs and then give you a pair of MINT sunglasses and Beats headphones to help you tone out whatever phobia you may have. Once you are ready, the nitrous oxide gas will be administered through a nasal hood. While you gently inhale the gas, it should start to relax you within moments. A member of the MINT dentistry team will monitor your vital signs and response to the gas so they can adjust the volume as needed throughout the procedure so you remain comfortable. Most patients feel tingling in their limbs, plus a feeling of vibration, warmth, or mild euphoria as the nitrous oxide gas begins to work. Nitrous oxide is typically used along with lidocaine or another local anesthesia to numb the treated areas. Once your procedure is finished, we will turn off the gas and you will return to normal in a few moments as the nitrous oxide gas leaves your system.

Quickly after your procedure, you should recover because the gas leaves the body within 3 – 5 minutes. You will be allowed to drive and get back to your regular day when you leave our office. Side effects are uncommon, but you might experience temporary headaches, chills, sweating, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Contact our MINT team if your side effects last longer than three days or if you have any concerns. To minimize your chance of nausea and vomiting, we suggest you eat a small meal before your procedure and then wait at least three hours before you eat again.

Our front office will work with your dental insurance to determine the cost before you undergo the procedure. This will help us better estimate your personal costs. For patients who don't have insurance, MINT dentistry in Smyrna, GA takes several payment methods, including low-interest financing, to help make your care and sedation techniques, like nitrous oxide gas, easier to afford. At MINT dentistry, we are committed to helping you get your dream smile as painlessly as possible. If you don't have dental insurance, ask a member of our team for more information on the MINT Discount Plan and whether it can help make your procedures and pain-management plan more affordable.

Living with dental pain can be a thing of the past with sedation dentistry. Contact MINT to see if it is the right choice for you. Please contact us to learn more about nitrous oxide sedation at MINT dentistry. Our experienced dental team will be happy to answer your questions and address your concerns about using nitrous oxide gas. Get in touch with our premier dental facility in Smyrna, GA today!