Inhalation Sedation
If dental visits make you feel anxious, inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide) offers a simple, light-touch solution to help you feel at ease without the heavy lingering recovery of oral or IV sedatives.
- How it works: You’ll breathe a mild blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a small nose mask.
- How it feels: Within minutes, anxiety gives way to a pleasant sense of warmth, light physical tingling, and calm relaxation. You stay conscious, comfortable, and in full control the entire time.
- Fast recovery: As soon as the procedure ends, the gas is cleared from your system with pure oxygen.
Treatment Under Sedation
Inhalation sedation provides a calm, pressure-free environment for a wide range of dental procedures. We routinely perform the following under inhalation sedation:
- Routine Fillings
- Root Canal Treatments
- Simple & Complex Extractions
- Hygiene Cleanings & Routine Blood Tests
Who Is It Ideal For?
- Adults with mild-to-moderate dental anxiety
- Patients with a sensitive gag reflex
- Individuals with needle phobia or low pain thresholds
- Patients needing short, simple, or multi-step procedures completed in comfort
When Is It Not Recommended?
For your safety, inhalation sedation may not be suitable if you have:
- Inability to breathe through your nose (severe nasal congestion or colds)
- Severe claustrophobia or difficulty wearing a nosepiece
- Pregnancy or current breastfeeding
- Severe respiratory conditions (such as COPD)
- Recent facial, nasal, or inner ear surgery
- Very low blood pressure
If inhalation sedation isn't suitable, our team will discuss alternative comfort options with you during your assessment.