Just the thought of going to the dentist for a procedure can bring on fear and anxiety for many patients. In fact, between 5 and 8 percent of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to their dental phobia, but you don’t need to let your oral health suffer because of fear. At our office in Lafayette, LA, Dr. T. Kirk Crane offers a safe and anxiety-free environment with nitrous oxide sedation dentistry.
Sedation is used when a patient has a high level of anxiety or dental phobia. If anxiety is enough to prevent a patient from seeking necessary dental care, nitrous oxide can be used to put them in a deep state of relaxation. This method will not, however, put patients in an unconscious state and is different than sedation used to dull pain.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a common method of sedation used in the dental industry. Administered by inhalation, nitrous oxide works very rapidly, reaching the brain within 20 seconds. With this method, Dr. Crane will place a small mask over your nose and ask you to breathe normally. After a few moments, you will begin to feel relaxed. One of the benefits of this sedation method is that it wears off quickly, leaving no “hangover” effect, which means that you can to drive yourself to and from their appointments.
Anxiety should never get in the way of oral health. Call (337) 232-3873 or (800) 773-0930 to schedule an appointment. For more information, please visit www.drcranedental.com.
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