Sedation dentistry in Nashua, NH
Oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and IV sedation
to help you relax through dental care.
Relaxed, comfortable dental care
Many people feel nervous about the dentist, and some put off care for years because of it. Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you feel calm and relaxed during treatment, so you can get the care you need.
Sedation is used together with local anesthetic, which numbs the area being treated. The sedation helps with anxiety and makes the time pass more easily, and many patients remember little of the visit afterward.
At Implants and Root Canals Inc., we offer oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and IV sedation. Before treatment, Dr. Balani reviews your health history and medications, talks with you about your comfort level, and recommends the option that fits you and your procedure.
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Our sedation options
Each option offers a different level of relaxation. We will help you choose based on your anxiety, your health, and the treatment you are having.
Nitrous oxide
Often called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is breathed through a small mask over your nose. It helps you feel relaxed within minutes and wears off quickly once the mask is removed, so many patients can drive themselves home.
Oral sedation
A prescribed pill taken before your appointment. You stay awake and able to respond, but feel drowsy and calm. Because the effects last for several hours, you will need someone to drive you to and from your visit.
IV sedation
Medication given through a small IV line in your arm or hand, with your vital signs monitored throughout. It provides a deeper level of relaxation and can be adjusted during treatment. You will need someone to drive you home and stay with you afterward.
What to expect with sedation
We plan each step ahead of time so you know what will happen. Here is how a sedation visit usually works.
Step 1
Consult
We review your health history and medications, talk about your concerns, and choose a sedation option together.
Step 2
Prepare
You receive clear instructions before your visit, such as when to stop eating and drinking and whether you need a driver.
Step 3
Relax
Your sedation is given, and we monitor you throughout. Once you are comfortable, the area is numbed and treatment begins.
Step 4
Recover
We keep an eye on you until you are ready to leave, then send you home with aftercare instructions.
Who sedation can help
Sedation is not only for people with severe fear. It can make treatment easier in many situations.
Dental anxiety
If fear has kept you from the dentist, sedation can help you get back on track. Read more in our guide to dental anxiety.
Longer or complex treatment
Sedation can make longer procedures, such as dental implants, extractions, or root canals, easier to sit through.
A strong gag reflex or sensitive teeth
Sedation can help you stay relaxed when these make treatment uncomfortable.
Trouble getting numb
Some patients find local anesthetic less effective when they are anxious. Feeling calm can help.
Our approach to sedation dentistry
Your safety and comfort come first. We review your health history at every sedation visit, follow the instructions we give you ahead of time, and monitor you throughout treatment.
We never rush you. We explain each step before we begin and check in with you along the way, so you always know what is happening.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about sedation dentistry, so you can feel informed and prepared before your visit.
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Our front office is happy to help before your visit, from scheduling to payment.
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115 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060
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