Nitrous Oxide

If you feel nervous or uncomfortable at the dentist, you'll be glad to know that James Melillo, DDS, Dasny Castillo-Beltran, DDS, and the team at Melillo Dental offer nitrous oxide at their office in Yonkers, New York. They use this safe sedative to help you feel relaxed each time you visit them. If you'd like help feeling calm at the dentist, call the office nearest you or request an appointment online today.

What is nitrous oxide?

You might know nitrous oxide by another name: laughing gas. It's a perfectly safe gas that your Melillo Dental dentist can use while you get routine cleanings and exams or more involved procedures. Their goal in making nitrous oxide available is to help patients of all ages feel comfortable at the dentist's office. They hope that, in turn, this helps people visit the dentist more regularly so they can enjoy a lifetime of good oral health and hygiene. 

How does nitrous oxide work?

When you choose nitrous oxide, you wear a comfortable, minimal mask over your nose and mouth. Your Melillo Dental dentist feeds a carefully controlled blend of oxygen and nitrous oxide through the mask. As you breathe normally, you inhale the right amount of nitrous oxide to help you relax within just a few minutes. Most patients don't fall asleep under nitrous oxide, but you may feel so calm that you drift off. 

Most people say the nitrous oxide makes them feel soothed and happy. You might experience some tingling in your extremities or light-headedness, which usually wears off within a few minutes. You'll still be aware of what's going on in the room and able to respond to any direction from your dentist. 

As soon as you remove the mask, the nitrous oxide starts to wear off within minutes. In fact, you can still drive yourself home from your appointment after choosing nitrous oxide.  

Who should get nitrous oxide?

Many people choose nitrous oxide when they're dreading a major dental procedure like a root canal or the placement of a dental implant. But you don't have to wait to try nitrous oxide for yourself. 

If you always feel anxious at the dentist, ask your Melillo Dental provider about this safe, mild sedative. They can use it during your routine teeth cleanings and exams to help you feel calm and comfortable each time you visit their office. 

You shouldn't have to dread going to the dentist, nor should you put it off, which compromises your oral health. Don't wait to ask your Melillo Dental provider how nitrous oxide can improve your experience while in the dentist's chair. Call Melillo Dental or request a consultation online today.