Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is a safe and effective sedative agent that can help you relax during your dental procedure. Nitrous oxide, sometimes referred to as “laughing gas,” is an odorless gas that can do wonders to reduce anxiety, especially in children or adults who have previously had a bad experience in the dentist’s …
At your appointment, we will decide which sedation option is the best for you based on any pre-existing medical conditions. Sedation dentistry is something that may sound intimidating. But thanks to more sedation medications, there are many ways to relax a patient regardless of their age or any pre-existing medical conditions. If you are worried …
When you come in for your appointment, we will decide which level of dental sedation is best for you. The reason that many people have a fear of the dentist is that they have had a procedure in the past that didn’t go so well and wasn’t very pleasant. If you are avoiding a dental …
It can be hard for children to understand anxiety, which is part of what makes it so scary. When you have a child with anxiety or phobias, it may be tempting to avoid things that trigger that anxiety, but this teaches children avoidance rather than management skills. If you want a healthy, well-adjusted child, you’ll …
The type of sedation used for dental implants depends on the patient and their medical history. When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Hoffmann or Dr. Behl will decide which level is best for you. A dental implant is one way that a dentist can replace a bridge or lost tooth. Since it’s placed …
With IV Sedation, a patient is in a state of deep relaxation and has a sensation of not being concerned with what’s going on. For many people, going to the dentist is not a favorite activity. Without many options to either curb anxiety or reduce pain, many dental patients have a lasting impression of earlier …