If your child is nervous about an upcoming dental appointment at Silver Spring Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Kafle and the team are here to help. We are up to date with the safest and most advanced techniques of sedation dentistry for children. Learn more below, or schedule an appointment now.
Some of the sedation options are:
Nitrous Oxide
Also known as “laughing gas” is a very safe and effective form of sedation. It can help your child feel less anxious and make receiving dental treatment a more comfortable experience. Your child will remain calm and awake throughout the treatment.
Nitrous Oxide is inhaled through a small nasal mask during the procedure. At the end of the procedure, your child will breathe 100% oxygen for 5 minutes. After this, your child will be ready to return to school or other activities that same day.
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General Anesthesia
In situations where alternative methods like behavior management or nitrous oxide are not successful, general anesthesia is a great option. During the procedure, your child is asleep and monitored by the anesthesiologist and entire sedation team, ensuring the safest environment possible.
In recovery, your child will have no memory of the procedure, and all dental treatment will have been completed. Children are ready to return to school the next day in a safe and predictable manner.
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