Experience Dentistry with Comfort & Ease
We understand that dental visits can sometimes feel stressful, which is why we offer minimal sedation with laughing gas (nitrous oxide) to help you feel calm and comfortable during treatment. Laughing gas is a safe and effective sedation option that allows you to remain awake and relaxed while reducing anxiety and discomfort. Best of all, the effects wear off quickly, so you can resume your day without lingering drowsiness.
Local Anesthesia: Reliable Pain Management
For most dental procedures, we use local anesthesia to ensure your comfort. After numbing the area, we carefully administer a local anesthetic to block pain while keeping you fully awake. You may feel slight pressure during the procedure, but no pain.
Minimal Sedation with Laughing Gas
We offer laughing gas (nitrous oxide) for patients who feel anxious about dental treatment. This form of minimal sedation:
- Helps you feel calm and relaxed during your procedure
- Works quickly and wears off within minutes after treatment
- Allows you to drive yourself home safely afterward
Laughing gas is often combined with local anesthesia to ensure you remain completely comfortable throughout your visit.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is a safe and mild sedative used to help patients feel relaxed and at ease during dental procedures. It is administered through a small mask placed over the nose and works within minutes.
No, laughing gas is a form of minimal sedation, meaning you will remain fully awake and aware throughout your procedure. It simply helps reduce anxiety and discomfort, making the experience more comfortable.
Laughing gas works quickly and wears off within minutes after the mask is removed. Unlike other sedation methods, there is no lingering drowsiness, so you can drive yourself home and resume normal activities right away.
Laughing gas is a great option for patients who:
Most patients tolerate laughing gas very well. Some may experience a mild tingling sensation, lightheadedness, or slight drowsiness, but these effects disappear quickly once the gas is turned off.
It’s generally recommended to avoid large meals right before your appointment to prevent nausea. A light snack a few hours before your visit is usually fine.
No, because the effects of laughing gas wear off within minutes, you will be able to drive yourself home and continue with your day as usual.
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