Dr. Watts has the advanced training and equipment to offer you the following options for a more relaxed dental visit. We are happy to discuss what would be the best option for you.
Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen
- Commonly referred to as ‘Laughing Gas’
- You inhale the gas through a small nose mask, and the level of gas is easily adjusted
- This relaxing option is safe for kids and adults
- The effects wear off within a few minutes of turning off the gas, so you can drive yourself home
- The most common side effects include dizziness and nausea
Oral Sedatives
- An oral medication is taken an hour before the appointment
- Oral sedatives relieve anxiety and often make you relaxed and sleepy
- The effects may last several hours, so a driver is needed to and fron appointments
- The most common side effects include dizziness and hiccups
Combination of Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation
- This option is best for people with high dental anxiety or who have a lot of treatment they’d like done in one visit.
- People usually have little to no memory of their visit afterwards
- Breathing, pulse, and blood pressure are monitored throughout the visit
- This is not general anesthesia: people are able to communicate, breathe, and maintain all reflexes on their own