Types of Oral Sedation That Are Safe for Young Children

Going to a dental office with your child may not be pleasant. Going to the dentist also generates anxiety among adults (even if it's not justified!), let alone among children. Some small patients will vehemently oppose the treatment, but it still needs to be done.
In such cases, dentists may recommend oral sedation to be able to perform their work. Many parents are scared of this solution and wonder if it is necessary and what risks it entails.
There are several types of sedation dentistry Denver clinics offer including conscious sedation , but in the case of children, inhalosedation with nitrous oxide is recommended most often.
Nitrous oxide is a safe gas administered through a mask, which induces relaxation and cooperation. It is combined with oxygen and produces a calming effect, and the little patient will no longer feel fear or discomfort. It is worth mentioning that the airways remain open during sedation, and all functions are unaltered. The patient is very relaxed, speaks and thinks normally, and can collaborate with the doctor. At the end of the procedure, a little more oxygen is administered, and almost immediately, the gas is completely eliminated from the body.
Conscious sedation can also be done, without risks, with the help of certain drugs. Still, when it comes to children, it is practiced only in cases of extreme behavioral management problems (e.g., children with mental retardation, totally uncooperative, who may become violent, etc.).









