Nitrous oxide for anxious patients in Cooper City
Feeling nervous about the dentist is more common than many people think. At our dental office in Cooper City, we offer nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, to help you relax during treatment.
What is nitrous oxide?
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is a gas you breathe through a small mask to feel more relaxed during dental treatment. You stay awake and can usually respond to your dentist. Jonari Dental in Cooper City offers it for anxious patients, along with local anesthesia; your dentist will evaluate whether it suits you.
Nitrous oxide is a gas that is mixed with oxygen and breathed in through a small mask that fits over the nose. It is commonly used in dentistry to help patients feel calmer and more at ease during treatment. Many people describe a light, relaxed feeling.
It does not put you to sleep. You stay awake and can talk with your dental team. It is not a replacement for local anesthesia: when a procedure calls for it, local anesthesia numbs the area and nitrous oxide helps you relax. We offer it during procedures such as root canals and inlays or onlays.
Dental anxiety is real, and it can make people put off the care they need. Offering this option is one way we help anxious patients feel more comfortable at their visit.
Who may want to ask about nitrous oxide?
- People who feel nervous or anxious about dental visits
- Patients who have put off treatment because of fear
- Anyone who is sensitive to the sounds and sensations of dental work
- Patients having a longer or more involved procedure, who want to stay relaxed
Benefits of nitrous oxide
- Helps You RelaxIt may take the edge off nervousness so you feel calmer in the chair.
- You Stay AwakeYou remain aware and able to communicate with your dental team.
- Quick to Wear OffIts effects usually go away soon after the mask is removed and you breathe oxygen.
- Used Together With Local AnesthesiaLocal anesthesia numbs the area while nitrous oxide helps you feel at ease.
How does nitrous oxide work during a visit?
- Tell Us How You FeelLet us know you feel anxious and ask whether nitrous oxide is a good option for your treatment. We review your health history first.
- The MaskA small mask is placed over your nose and you breathe normally. The gas begins to take effect within a few minutes.
- Your TreatmentYour dentist carries out your treatment, with local anesthesia when it is needed, while you stay relaxed and awake.
- Back to NormalWhen treatment ends, you breathe oxygen for a short time so the effects wear off. Your dentist will tell you about any precautions for the rest of the day.
Is nitrous oxide right for you?
Nitrous oxide is not recommended for everyone. Your dentist will review your health history, medications and any breathing or other conditions before deciding if it is appropriate, and will answer your questions beforehand.
If you are anxious about a visit, tell us when you book. Dr. Rosario Streett and our team will explain the options available and help you choose what makes you most comfortable.
Other ways we help anxious patients
Comfort is more than a gas. We explain each step before we do it, go at your pace, and use local anesthesia so that treatment is comfortable. Let us know if you need a pause at any point.
Why choose our dental office if you feel anxious about the dentist?
Dr. Rosario Streett, D.D.S. and our team treat each patient with a personalized, gentle approach, explain what is going to happen, and offer options for anxious patients, including nitrous oxide.
More than 20 years of experience: advanced dentistry, honest recommendations and a comfortable visit.
Meet Dr. StreettFrequently asked questions
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What is laughing gas?
It is another name for nitrous oxide, a gas mixed with oxygen that you breathe through a small mask to feel more relaxed during dental treatment.
Will I be asleep?
No. With nitrous oxide you stay awake and can talk with your dental team. It helps you feel relaxed, but it does not put you to sleep.
Do I still need local anesthesia?
Often, yes. Nitrous oxide helps you relax, while local anesthesia numbs the area being treated. Your dentist will explain what is used for your procedure.
Can I drive after my visit?
Nitrous oxide usually wears off soon after the mask is removed. Even so, your dentist will tell you what to do after your visit, and if local anesthesia was used, you may feel numb for a while.
Is nitrous oxide for everyone?
Not necessarily. Your dentist will review your health history and decide whether it is appropriate for you. Tell us about your medications and any health conditions.
How do I request it?
Tell us when you book, or at the start of your visit, that you feel anxious. Call (754) 296-3800 or book online, and we will go over the options for your treatment.
Nervous? Tell us. We will help you relax.
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