Nitrous Oxide
It’s common for kids to feel nervous about going to the dentist. That’s why some parents choose to skip dental visits altogether. At Belmont Pediatric Dentistry, we aim to ease those worries and create a comfortable environment for every child during their appointments.
Sedation dentistry provides safe and effective medications to help your children relax and conquer any anxiety. Our team has the expertise to assist you in selecting the most suitable sedation for your child and ensuring its proper administration. We will carefully review your child’s medical history and any current medications to determine if sedation dentistry is the right choice for your child.
Nitrous Oxide
For certain treatments we utilize Nitrous Oxide (sometimes called “laughing gas”), a safe and effective technique offered to ease your child’s experience during a dental visit. Nitrous Oxide is a blend of two gases (oxygen and nitrous oxide), and is inhaled and absorbed by the body to produce a calming effect. When breathing Nitrous Oxide, your child remains fully conscious and keeps all natural reflexes. Nitrous Oxide is non-addictive, very mild, and has a pleasant sweet scent. When the dental treatment has been completed, your child breaths 100% oxygen, flushing out the Nitrous Oxide, and leaving no lingering effects.
