Common Practices for Sedation Dentistry in Colorado

The fear of the dentist, of the pain, of the noise made by the dental instruments, or of the specific smell in the dental offices determine many people to postpone the dental treatments indefinitely. The procedures by which dentists like Clarkson Dental of Denver can help their patients overcome their fears include the use of conscious sedation.
The most common practices for sedation dentistry include inhalosedation and medicinal sedation.
The inhalosedation technique involves inhaling some gases together with the breathed air. In this way, substances such as nitrous oxide, or N2O are absorbed into the lungs, then into the circulatory system, so that in the end they induce the patient's relaxation during the dental treatment.
Nitrous oxide acts very quickly - after inhalation it reaches the brain in 20 seconds and relaxation occurs between 3 and 5 minutes. The depth of the patient`s state can be changed at any time. There are no residual effects, which is due to the rapid elimination of nitrous oxide from the body, immediately after discontinuation of administration.
Medicinal sedation is another common practice for dentistry sedation, safe and stable, which is done with the help of the administration of oral or intravenous drugs. Conscious sedation is mainly used in more complex dental interventions such as surgical procedures for inserting dental implants, sinus lift manipulations and bone additions, or at the patient's request. The patient remains conscious and can collaborate with the dentist.









