Nitrous Oxide Sedation Louisville, KY

By utilizing cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques, MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY strives to help our patients achieve a sexy smile with minimal stress and discomfort. We often meet with patients who wish to improve their smile but are nervous about getting started because of dental phobia or fears. If fear is holding you back from a healthy, attractive smile, MINT dentistry can help. Our modern practice in Louisville, KY offers sedation methods like nitrous oxide gas for dental treatments and procedures to help patients remain comfortable during their appointments. A safe and effective sedation method, nitrous oxide (N₂O) helps you safely relax without a groggy feeling afterward. Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is used by MINT dentistry's board-certified dentists to help you feel more comfortable but still be conscious. Schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified dentists to get more information about adding nitrous oxide at your next visit.

Out of all the sedation options available, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is one of the most popular sedation dentistry techniques. It can be used safely on most patients. During your consultation, your dentist will go through your medical history, current medications and conditions, and concerns to ensure nitrous oxide sedation is the best option for you. Nitrous oxide sedation at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY may be offered during most procedures and is typically combined with local anesthesia to maximize comfort. Nitrous oxide gas can also be added to standard dental cleanings and exams if you have anxiety or fears about the dentist that makes these procedures stressful. Nitrous oxide gas may not be suitable if you have trouble breathing through your nose, have extreme fear, have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), or have another medical condition.

Once you have gotten comfortable in one of our massaging treatment chairs, a MINT team member will provide you with a pair of stylish MINT sunglasses and Beats headphones. Before your procedure begins, a nasal hood will be placed over your face to administer the nitrous oxide gas. While you gently inhale the gas, it should start to take effect quickly. A member of the MINT dentistry team will watch your response to the sedation and your vital signs so that they can adjust the volume throughout the procedure to keep you comfortable. Most patients feel tingling in their legs and arms, as well as a feeling of vibration, warmth, or mild euphoria as the nitrous oxide gas begins to work. Nitrous oxide is normally combined with lidocaine or another local anesthesia to numb the area(s) being treated. Once your procedure is done, we will turn off the gas and the nitrous oxide quickly leaves your system, so you feel normal within a few minutes.

Nitrous oxide gas leaves your body within a few minutes, so recovery is typically quick and easy. You will be allowed to drive and resume your normal activities. Side effects are uncommon, but you may experience temporary headaches, chills, sweating, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Contact MINT dentistry if you have concerning side effects. To decrease your risk of vomiting and nausea, we recommend eating a light snack before your procedure and waiting a minimum of three hours before you eat again.

Our financial coordinator will reach out to your insurance provider to determine your coverage for sedation dentistry. Once we know this, we can estimate your remaining costs. If you do not have insurance, MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY accepts many forms of payment, including low-interest financing, which can make your treatment and sedation techniques like nitrous oxide gas more affordable. Our MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping you get your dream smile as painlessly as possible. If you need help fitting your dental care into your budget, ask your dentist for more information on the MINT Discount Plan for a way to save on your sedation and procedure.

Dental anxieties and fears can keep you from getting the dental treatments you need to maintain proper oral health. Sedation dentistry offered by MINT dentistry can help put you at ease so we can take care of your teeth. We welcome you to schedule a consultation to find out more about nitrous oxide dental sedation at MINT dentistry. Our caring dental practitioners will answer your questions and address your concerns about the use of nitrous oxide sedation. Contact our practice in Louisville, KY today!