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Nitrous sedation dentistry offers a safe, gentle way to receive dental care in a calm, relaxed state. Often called “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide helps reduce anxiety, ease discomfort, and make dental visits more comfortable for patients of all ages. At Schulman Dental Studio, Franklin Lakes, treatments are supported by an in-office anesthesiologist, providing an added level of medical oversight and safety for patients who benefit from deeper relaxation.
Nitrous oxide is a fast-acting, inhaled sedative that creates a light sense of calm and well-being while allowing you to remain awake and responsive. It reduces fear, minimizes the perception of pain, and helps patients tolerate longer or more complex procedures with greater ease. Because the effects wear off quickly, most people can return to normal activities shortly after their appointment.
Our in-office anesthesiologist works alongside the dental team to monitor breathing, heart rate, and comfort levels throughout treatment. This advanced level of medical supervision allows nitrous sedation to be tailored precisely to each patient’s needs, making it an excellent option for individuals with significant dental anxiety, sensitive gag reflexes, or complex medical histories.
Nitrous oxide is delivered through a small, comfortable nasal mask that mixes the gas with oxygen. Within minutes, patients feel more relaxed and less aware of discomfort. The anesthesiologist and dental team adjust the level of sedation in real time, ensuring you stay comfortable while still able to communicate and cooperate during care.
Nitrous sedation is ideal for patients who experience dental fear, have difficulty sitting still, or need multiple treatments completed efficiently. It is also well-suited for children and adults who want a gentler alternative to oral or IV sedation while still enjoying a stress-free visit.
After treatment, pure oxygen is administered to flush nitrous oxide from the body. Most patients feel clear-headed within minutes and can safely resume normal activities the same day. With continuous monitoring by our in-office anesthesiologist, nitrous sedation is both comfortable and medically sound.
If anxiety or discomfort has kept you from getting the care you need, nitrous sedation dentistry at Schulman Dental Studio, Franklin Lakes can make visits easier and more positive. Contact our office to learn how our anesthesiologist-guided sedation options can support a calm, confident dental experience.
Sedation dentistry offers patients with general anxiety or fears about a dental procedure the opportunity to have a more comfortable and stress-free experience. By utilizing safe and controlled sedation techniques, the patient is eased into a state of complete relaxation before the procedure. This approach eliminates discomfort, pain, and preoperative anxiety, and typically makes patients feel more at ease post-operatively, as they have little or no memory of the actual moment-to-moment procedure.
Local anesthesia involves an injection directly into or close to the area where a procedure is being performed. While it eliminates any sensation of pain in the targeted area, it does not affect your state of mind or level of anxiety. When a patient receives sedation, additional medications to ease anxiety and promote relaxation are employed in advance of local anesthesia. In this way, both the stress and discomfort associated with a procedure are eliminated. Sedation can be administered in a variety of forms based upon patient needs and the recommendations of the dentist or dental anesthesiologist.
Choosing the most appropriate method of sedation for a procedure depends on a variety of factors such as a patient's medical history and their level of anxiety. Dental sedation can come in the form of nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation. Certain patients receiving comprehensive treatment or undergoing a complex surgical procedure may require general anesthesia in a hospital setting.
Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," is a mild sedative, which is inhaled through a small mask over the nose. A standard in dental sedation for decades, the effects of nitrous oxide are almost immediate and wear off quickly once your procedure is completed.
Oral sedation involves the prescription of an oral medication prior to your appointment. Taken at the recommended time before your visit, oral sedation allows you to feel fully relaxed by the time you're ready for your procedure. With oral sedation, it's necessary to plan on having an escort to and from your dentist's office.
IV Sedation is administered intravenously, or directly into a vein. It is typically indicated when a deeper state of sedation is required. Your dentist will provide you with specific instructions before your visit, and require that you have an escort for the trip home from your appointment.