Sedation Dentistry

At Clocktower Family Dental we can use dental sedation to minimize pain and maximize results. Sedation helps to relax your mind and take it off of the procedure. Dr. Cardon wants to make sure that you get the treatment you deserve and help make you comfortable before working on your mouth. To do this, we use oral sedation and nitrous oxide or laughing gas.

Dental Sedation Is Meant To Help You

We want your visit to our office to be as stress-free as possible. The purpose of dental sedation is to keep you comfortable and relaxed while we take care of your teeth. There are very minimal side effects to dental sedation and the drowsiness you feel will wear off in a few hours.

Don’t Skip the Dentist!

It might be tempting to avoid the dentist if you have anxiety about dentist or doctor visits. But when you are in pain, this is the last thing that you should do! When you are experiencing pain—such as a toothache—this is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong.  Delaying your visit to our office might lead to further pain later on and necessitate more invasive treatment. It is always ideal to treat a problem earlier on before it escalates into a greater issue.  If you are afraid of coming into our office, there are many steps that we can take to address your anxiety. We can explain to you the details of a procedure and let you know how we plan to take care of you. We will also discuss the options available for dental sedation to help minimize pain and to relax both your mind and body during the procedure. 

What Types of Sedation Do You Offer?

We offer two forms of sedation at our office: oral conscious sedation and laughing gas. The method that we choose will depend upon the procedure that we need to perform and your medical needs and preferences. 

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing ga,s is a sedative used during dental and medical procedures. Its primary purpose is to help relax patients and reduce pain. Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a mask prior to any of the work that we perform. Laughing gas helps to relax you and minimize pain during a dental procedure. We use nitrous oxide to help you feel comfortable and experience less pain while we work on your teeth.

What Does Laughing Gas Feel Like?

Laughing gas might make you feel a little bit light-headed or numb during your procedure. Your pain sensitivity will be dulled and you might experience some tingling. This is a good thing because it means we are minimizing the pain that you feel during your procedure. 

Can You Still Feel Pain With Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)?

Nitrous oxide dulls your pain sensitivity and is intended to relax you. You might feel mild pain during your procedure, but it is significantly reduced after inhaling laughing gas. We may use a local anesthetic to help take away any other pain. During a procedure, we will check in on you to make sure that you aren’t experiencing notable pain or discomfort. 

Does Laughing Gas Make You Laugh?

You’ve probably seen videos on YouTube of patients that went to the dentist and aren’t acting like themselves after a procedure. Although laughing gas might make you laugh easier, its actual purpose during a dental procedure is to help you feel relaxed.  Laughing gas takes some time to wear off after a procedure, and this might make you feel a little bit loopy or euphoric, like in the videos that you watched. You will need somebody to drive you home from the appointment while the effects of the laughing gas wear off.

Oral Conscious Sedation

At Clocktower Family Dental we use conscious sedation, which means that you will be awake during your procedure while sedated. We will administer sedatives before your treatment to help numb your mouth and help you feel more relaxed and less anxious during your procedure. 

Do I Need Oral Sedation Dentistry?

Very few patients undergo any type of dental procedure without some form of sedation. We highly recommend oral sedation for most patients because there aren’t any serious side effects, and they will significantly reduce the pain that you feel while we work on your smile. 

How Can I Find Sedation Dentistry Near Me In Castle Rock, Colorado?

We offer dental sedation at Clocktower Family Dental in Castle Rock, Colorado. Dr. Cardon administers both oral sedation pills and laughing gas, depending on your treatment and circumstances. Before your procedure, we can discuss both options and decide together which office is best for you. 

For Dental Treatment That Feels Like a Dream, Contact Our Office Today!

You want a healthy and vibrant smile, but you want to achieve it with the least amount of pain possible. We understand, and we are confident that we can provide great patient care through dental sedation. Our practice will always strive to give you the best smile possible with the least amount of pain necessary. Call us today to discuss sedation dentistry!