Sedation Dentistry – Sarasota, FL

Say Goodbye to Dental Nerves

It’s very common for people to feel a little anxious about going to the dentist. In fact, research estimates that around 30-40 million Americans avoid routine dental care every year because of dental phobia. At Tindal Prosthodontics, we understand that going to the dentist isn’t everyone’s favorite thing, which is why our team works hard to create a warm and welcoming environment where anyone can feel comfortable. This is also why we give each patient so much one-on-one attention.

And, to make sure even the most nervous patient can enjoy a calm and stress-free dental experience, we’re ready to offer sedation dentistry as well. Whether you need something to help you relax during routine or extensive dental work, or if you want to have multiple procedures completed in fewer appointments to save time, we can help you glide through it all with sedation. In the end, we’ll do anything we can to make sure you can come see us with peace of mind. To learn more about sedation and how it can help at your next appointment, give us a call today.

Nitrous Oxide

The sedation method we like to use involves nitrous oxide, which you might know better as “laughing gas.” Nitrous has been used for well over 100 years to help dental patients feel more comfortable during their appointments, and it is still just as effective today.

All a patient has to do is inhale the colorless, odorless gas through a small nasal mask, and within a few moments, they will begin to feel a warm blanket of relaxation cover their body. The great part about nitrous is that it can help curb nervous thoughts and reduce a patients ability to feel any physical discomfort at the same time, leading to an overall better experience.

Dr. Tindal can even adjust how much nitrous a patient is getting throughout their appointment to make sure they are happy and calm the entire time. And better yet, once the visit is over and the mask is removed, the gas’ effects wear off almost instantly, enabling a patient to go straight back to their day without any lasting drowsiness.