Sedation Dentistry on the Grissom Air Force Base Safety is LADD Dental Group of Bunker Hill's top consideration when it comes to providing sedation dentistry to children. Dentists may recommend sedation for long, complex procedures and for patients who are especially young or nervous. Sedating a patient is normally a very safe procedure, and parents can help reduce the risks and stress level for their child before, during and after the treatment. Types of Sedation Oral sedation, nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation are the major types of sedation dentists provide. Here at LADD Dental Group of Bunker Hill, oral sedation is taken by mouth or through the nose as soon as the patient arrives at the appointment, as the medicine usually takes up to 20 minutes to work. Oral sedation doesn't put patients to sleep, but it helps them stay calm and relaxed. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, also helps children remain calm. A mask delivers a mixture of nitrous oxide and ox...
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