If you’re someone who is a little bit anxious at the dentist’s office, and who neglects their oral hygiene as a result, sedation dentistry can be incredibly useful. Nitrous oxide sedation is fast, safe, and incredibly effective at helping patients feel at ease.
However, these sedatives don’t do you any good if the prospect of nitrous oxide itself makes you anxious. Part of this can come from a lack of knowledge about what to expect from this treatment. To help you, here’s some information about what nitrous oxide feels like, and what you can expect during sedation.
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