Do you ever feel anxious when visiting the dentist? It’s more common than you may realize.
If dental fears and phobias are keeping you from visiting the dentist, we’re here to help. At Beachside Smiles, we combine advanced dental procedures with sedation dentistry in North Myrtle Beach to ensure your utmost comfort. We offers different options to help patients remain calm throughout procedures, regardless of how extensive the procedure is – it can even be used for checkups!
Calming medications, such as nitrous oxide, are used to help you relax during dental procedures. Nitrous oxide is generally regarded as safe and is fast-acting. With nitrous oxide, the gas is inhaled through a nasal hood. And within minutes of removing the nasal hood and having oxygen administered, you will feel back to normal. This means it is perfectly safe to drive after your appointment.
This option can be used for even simple cleanings and checkups.
This is ideal for patients who experience dental fears, anxieties, or phobias when visiting the dentist. It is also useful for patients who suffer from panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorders.
Nitrous oxide is also sometimes given to patients with tooth sensitivities, overactive gag reflexes, and those who would rather “zone out” during long procedures.
