Nitrous Oxide Sedation in Louisville, KY

As a premier practice in Louisville, KY, MINT dentistry employs innovative techniques and state-of-the-art technologies to create sexy smiles with minimal discomfort or stress. We often meet with patients who wish to improve their smile but are hesitant about getting started because of dental phobia or fears. If fear is holding you back from a healthy, attractive smile, MINT dentistry wants to help. Our advanced practice in Louisville, KY uses sedation methods like nitrous oxide gas for dental procedures and services to help patients remain comfortable during their appointments. Nitrous oxide (N₂O) gas is an effective sedation method that helps you relax safely without feeling groggy afterward. Also called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is used by MINT dentistry's board-certified dentists to help you feel more comfortable but still be conscious. Schedule a consultation with a member of our team to discuss adding nitrous oxide gas at your next visit.

Out of all the sedation options available, nitrous oxide is one of the most popular methods. It can be safely used on most patients. During your consultation, your dentist will ask about your medical history, current medications, conditions, and any questions or concerns you may have to ensure nitrous oxide is the best option. Nitrous oxide sedation at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY may be offered for most procedures and is often combined with local anesthesia to maximize comfort. Nitrous oxide sedation can also be added to dental examinations or cleanings if you have dental anxieties or fears that make these procedures stressful. Nitrous oxide gas may not be recommended if you have difficulty breathing, extreme fear, have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or have another serious medical condition that affects your breathing.

A member of our team will help you get comfortable in one of our massaging treatment chairs, where you can relax in a pair of MINT sunglasses and Beats headphones. When you are settled in and ready, a nasal hood will be placed over your face to administer the nitrous oxide gas. While you breathe normally to inhale the gas, it will quickly start relaxing you. A member of the MINT dentistry team will monitor your response to the sedation and vital signs, adjusting the volume throughout your appointment so you remain relaxed. It's normal to feel tingling in your limbs, as well as a feeling of warmth, vibration, euphoria, or well-being as the gas begins to work. Nitrous oxide is generally combined with a local anesthesia, such as lidocaine, to numb your mouth in the areas being treated. After the procedure is done, the gas will be turned off, and the effects should quickly wear off.

N₂O gas leaves the body after a few minutes, making your recovery time immediate. You should be able to drive and get back to your regular day when you leave our office. Side effects are uncommon, but it is possible to experience temporary headaches, chills, sweating, nausea, vomiting, or fatigue. Please contact our MINT team if you have any concerns or side effects that last longer than a few days. To lessen your risk of nausea and vomiting, our team suggests you eat a small snack before your appointment and then wait a minimum of three hours to eat again.

If you have dental insurance, our team will reach out to your insurance company to determine your coverage for sedation. Once we know this, we can estimate your out-of-pocket costs. For patients who don't have insurance, MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY accepts several forms of payment, including low-interest medical financing, which can make your procedure and sedation techniques like nitrous oxide gas more affordable. Our MINT dentistry team is dedicated to helping our patients achieve their ideal smile as painlessly as possible. If you need help fitting your dental care into your budget, ask your dentist for more information on the MINT Discount Plan, which can help with your treatment costs and nitrous oxide sedation.

Sedation dentistry can benefit you if dental anxieties and fears keep you from receiving the dental care you need, like biannual dental cleaning or treatment for a damaged tooth. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to get more information about nitrous oxide dental sedation at MINT dentistry. Our highly trained dental professionals will address your concerns and answer any questions about the use of N₂O sedation. Contact our practice in Louisville, KY today!