Sedation Dentist for Kids Southampton
Making Your Child’s Dental Visits More Relaxing
Bringing your child the best dental care possible means making sure they’re calm and comfortable in the dental chair. Some children are more anxious than others when it comes to receiving dental care of any kind, and others may have special needs that require accommodation. As such, Dr. Amar and the rest of our team are ready to offer different types of sedation dentistry for kids in Southampton to improve your little one’s experience at our office. If you think your child could use some help staying relaxed during their next appointment, call us to learn more about our sedation dentistry options.
Why Choose Happy Teeth Southampton for Sedation Dentistry?
- Multiple Options for Sedation
- Children of All Ages Welcome
- Special Needs Dentistry Available
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
Nitrous oxide is a safe, effective, and fast-acting form of dental sedation. If you’re wondering why this is the first time you’re hearing about it, there’s a good chance that you know it by a different name: laughing gas. If you would like to learn more about it, including when we recommend it and how it works, simply read on!
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Nitrous oxide is often recommended for children who:
- Are scared of needles
- Experience dental anxiety
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Need extensive dental care
If that’s the case for your little one, then we will review their medical and dental history to determine if they are a good candidate. The answer is usually “yes,” but there are a few exceptions. For instance, if your child has asthma or another condition that makes it difficult for them to breathe through their nose, then nitrous oxide is not ideal because it’s administered through a nasal mask.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
As we mentioned above, nitrous oxide is administered through a nasal mask. Once it’s positioned in place, your child will begin breathing in the colorless, odorless gas. After a few minutes, they will feel a wave of relaxation wash over them, alleviating stress, nerves, and anxiety in the process.
As we provide the preventive, cosmetic, or emergency dentistry that your child needs, we will check in with them to make sure they are calm and comfortable. If needed, we can adjust the flow of nitrous oxide. Otherwise, we will allow them to continue to relax while we work.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
One of the many benefits of dental nitrous oxide in Southampton is that it won’t make your child feel groggy and tired for the rest of the day. In fact, the effects completely wear off within a matter of minutes! So, they will be able to continue with the rest of their day like they normally would following their appointment.
General Anesthesiology
For certain procedures, it may be necessary to use general anesthesiology to put your child to sleep. This is often recommended for patients who need a particularly extensive procedure. We care about making sure that your child stays safe and comfortable, so we will keep a close eye on their sedation levels and adjust them as needed. The effects of the sedative will linger for several hours, so you should plan on taking your child home after their appointment and keeping a close eye on them while they rest.