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Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Laughing Gas)
Nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, is often used as an inhalation analgesic during a dental procedure. Nitrous Oxide is administered with a mixture of oxygen and has a calming effect that helps anxious patients relax during their dental treatment. Because it is a mild sedative, patients are still conscious and can talk to their pediatric dentist during their visit. When treatment is completed and the gas is turned off, patients will breath oxygen for a few minutes to exhale any remaining laughing gas. The effects wear off almost immediately. Nitrous oxide rarely has side effects, although some patients may experience minor nausea or vomiting. Hospital Sedation (General Anesthesia) Sometimes children are unable to cooperate or require too much dental
work to be completed in the office. These children may be treated in
a hospital or surgery center setting under general anesthesia. Dr. Maddox
and Dr. Wagner are both active staff at Children’s Memorial Hospital
in Chicago and treat patients under general anesthesia once a month.
Dr. Orbon is on staff at Lake Forest Hospital and Hawthorne Surgical
Center. Here, an anesthesiologist monitors and keeps the patient comfortable
while we are able to complete the needed treatment. This setting enables
children who cannot cooperate in the office to have all of their dental
work completed in one visit and have no recollection of the treatment.
Our dentists are very experienced in treating children in the hospital
setting and may recommend this treatment in certain cases. Please feel
free to ask questions during your child’s examination appointment
to help understand what has been recommended for your child. More information about surgeries at Children’s Memorial Hospital can be found at this website. |
