Infants and children that are fearful of the dentist benefit greatly from sedation. It will help to create a more positive experience by keeping the child calm, eliminating pain and helping them to remain still. A child that is fearful and moving around a lot, will not have a good experience. Nitrous oxide is used to sedate very young children, or those that are especially anxious. A low dose of nitrous is used, so your child will remain awake, but calm, and less sensitive to pain. After the procedure has been completed, your child will receive oxygen for five minutes to clear their lungs of the nitrous oxide. They will be fully awake and able to function normally afterwards. Older children and those that are less frightened but still need a little assistance to remain calm, a liquid medication to drink. For extensive procedures, a general anesthesia may be recommended.
Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience full of anxiety and fear for both adults and children alike. When your children have special needs or are extremely fearful, sedation dentistry for children in Chino Hills can make the experience less intimidating. For some kids, it is the unknown that frightens them. Others are bothered by medical facilities. While some are simply timid and need an opportunity to warm up to the situation. Kids Dental Specialists understands children and work hard to create an environment that is child friendly. When your timid child walks through the dentist office doors, before they leave they should feel good about their experience.
When your child has a positive experience at the dentist, they are more likely to take care of their teeth. Using sedation during the procedures can make the experience more positive for them. Depending on the level of fear your child is experiencing, they may need only a mild sedative that will allow them to be awake and cooperative, but relaxed and free of pain. Nitrous Oxide is beneficial in many circumstances and the effects will be gone before you leave to take them home. If your child is anxious about going to the dentist, then contact Kids Dental Specialists to take the fear out of going to the dentist.
