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Our Services
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Also, known as Laughing Gas, it is a safe and effective means of calming apprehensive patients. The gas works quickly and wears off quickly. You never actually “go to sleep”, so you can talk to Dr. Bonin and staff at all times about any uncomfortable sensations. Nitrous oxide also has a “pain control” effect for certain areas of the mouth and various procedures. Cost is minimal.
There are many advantages to using nitrous oxide inhalational sedation:
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The depth of sedation can be altered at any time, taking you deeper or making you lighter
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There is no after effect such as a “hangover"
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Inhalation sedation is safe with no side effects on your heart or lungs
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Inhalation sedation is very effective in minimizing gagging
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Patients can leave the office on themselves back to work or home
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Dental procedures seem to “fly by"
Enteral Sedation. The patient is given a sedative pill before the procedure, helping to relax them, before and throughout the procedure. Nitrous gas might be used as well. A machine that monitors vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen is used at all times. A responsible adult must drive you to and from your appointment. Cost is moderate.
Deep Sedation/IV Sedation A Dental Anesthesiologist is scheduled to sedate and monitor your anesthesia while we perform the necessary dental treatment in our office. An IV is placed and medications are given into a vein. Again, your vital signs will be monitored with equipment and you must have a responsible driver accompany you. Cost is moderate – high.
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