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Types of Sedation | Sedation Dental Care

Types of Sedation offered at LADD Dental Group 

Nitrous Oxide Sedation-
Nitrous oxide is an odorless gas that is being used for control of anxiety or uncomfortable procedures at  It is commonly known as laughing gas or happy gas. Nitrous oxide works immediately once it has been inhaled. The effects of nitrous oxide last for only one to two minutes after the mask has been removed. A child will be considered for nitrous oxide use based on his or her medical history, allergies, and the dental procedure that is requested. Below is a video explaining what the setup of a nitrous oxide case looks like! 

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral sedation is generally used for a child undergoing a dental procedures and who will experience minimal to moderate sedation while still being conscious and maintaining cardiorespiratory function. Patients will be given an oral medication that is easy to swallow and safe. The precise dose will be determined by their unique weight, situation, and circumstances. During the procedure, each patient is monitored closely by both pulse dosimeter and a blood pressure cuff. After completion of the procedure, the patient is monitored until he or she reaches specific discharge criteria, after which the child is  able to go home. Below is a video of Dr. Shoba, our general dentist in McCordsville, briefly explaining the oral conscious sedation protocol
 

IV Sedation

Intravenous (IV) sedations are administered when a procedure may be uncomfortable, painful, or lengthy. Upon receiving initial supplement sedation, patients usually fall asleep within a few minutes. Small doses are given at first. Additional doses may be administered during a long procedure. Below you will find a video of our dental specialist, Dr. Rajkumar, showing the setup of an IV Sedation dental procedure!

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