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How Sedation Dentistry Works
Each sedation option will be administered differently:
For laughing gas, a small mask is placed over your nose. As you breathe normally, the gas is mixed with oxygen and inhaled. The effects happen within minutes, helping you feel calm and relaxed. When the mask is removed, the effects quickly wear off, so you can resume your normal activities shortly afterward.
For oral sedation, you take a prescribed medication around an hour before your treatment. The medication helps you relax, reduces anxiety, and induces drowsiness while keeping you conscious. Following your treatment, you will need someone to drive you home.
For IV sedation, medication is delivered into your bloodstream through a vein, typically in your arm or hand. It creates deep relaxation but allows you to still remain responsive. We monitor you throughout, ensuring a safe, calm, and stress-free dental experience. You’ll also need someone to drive you home with IV sedation as well.