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Does your child feel nervous or stressed about dental visits? Sedation dentistry offered by Kids Tooth Team can help ease their anxiety. We provide a gentle, caring environment for patients in the Kyle area. Contact us to discuss sedation options that may help your child relax, allowing them to receive the quality dental care they need. Schedule an appointment to learn more about how we can help your child feel comfortable.
Laughing gas is the most commonly used sedation method for children at our Kyle office. It involves breathing in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a nose mask. This creates a floating, disconnected sensation which minimizes feelings of anxiety, fear or discomfort.
Laughing gas also helps reduce gag reflexes frequently experienced during dental procedures. Side effects are quite rare, but may include a slight headache, dizziness or upset stomach afterwards. Pure oxygen is administered at the end of the appointment to quickly flush the effects of laughing gas from the body. This allows children to return to normal activity right away after appointments.
Oral conscious sedation involves taking a liquid sedative medication 15-30 minutes before a dental appointment at our Kyle office. Our experienced team uses safe, effective oral sedatives tailored specifically to each child’s needs.
After taking effect, children feel sleepy and groggy which minimizes awareness and memory of treatment. While deeply relaxed, patients remain responsive.
Fasting is required from midnight prior to this sedation method. Parents and guardians must accompany children to appointments and monitor them afterwards. It may take several hours to fully wear off. Potential side effects include drowsiness, nausea, headaches or disorientation as the medication leaves their system. Proper arrangements should be made to avoid school for that day as children require close supervision while recovering at home.
Intranasal sedation involves spraying a liquid sedative medication into the nose using a specialized device. This provides an alternative option if children are unable to take sedation orally or for shorter procedures.
The medication takes effect within 5-15 minutes, inducing deeper relaxation. Children may become drowsy or even fall asleep. Fasting is still required after midnight the evening prior. A parent or guardian must accompany the child, who then needs close at-home monitoring the remainder of the day. School and other activities should be avoided as the sedation fully wears off.
Sedation allows our Kyle pediatric dentist to ensure your child receives quality care safely and comfortably. Different levels can be tailored to specific needs—it's not one-size-fits all. We offer many non-sedation options too! Your child’s comfort and safety remain our top priorities. We will thoroughly discuss all appropriate treatment options together before deciding how to best proceed.
If nervous about visiting the dentist, sedation can help soothe anxiety so children feel completely at ease under our care.
Sedation enables kids to remain still, relaxed and comfortable even during lengthy dental appointments at the Kids Tooth Team office.
Sedation helps children overcome fears of needles for numbing as well as other issues like strong gag reflexes.
General anesthesia is commonly used for very young patients or those needing extensive, complex dental work at Kids Tooth Team. It is administered by an anesthesiologist who specializes in sedation.
General anesthesia allows children to remain completely asleep and comfortable, without any memory of treatment afterwards. With an anesthesiologist providing sedation and our dentists performing procedures, we can safely complete all necessary dental care in a single visit.
We offer general anesthesia in-office for healthy children and in-hospital settings for medically complex cases or per parent preference. It is ideal for very young patients, those with special healthcare needs, and children requiring extensive or complicated treatments. If a child struggles to tolerate awake dental care or needs multiple extractions, general anesthesia enables completing everything necessary while they sleep.
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