The new year is a perfect time to make your dental health a priority. So if you’ve been needing a root canal, be aware that it is nothing to fear. There, we said it. There are several reasons why this is true and our
Wheaton endodontist, Dr. Linda Ricks, is dedicated to making sure that your root canal experience is as smooth, pain free, and anxiety free as possible. Even with the emergence of state of the art equipment and modern techniques, though, you may still be worried about what it will feel like when you have root canal therapy performed. We are sensitive to your concerns and that is why we offer sedation in order to set your mind at ease and make your procedure less stressful for you.
When it comes to eradicating pain from your root canal therapy, novocaine is sufficient. However, it is one thing to be told you will not feel pain and quite another to make yourself believe it. Of course, it is not always pain that is the concern. It might be the sound of the drills or the look of the sharp instruments or simply the anticipation of the unknown. The use of nitrous oxide by our
Wheaton endodontist is a wonderful method to address patients that are nervous for any reason.
The benefits of nitrous oxide for sedation during your root canal therapy begin with putting you at ease. As you breathe it in, you will find yourself starting to relax. Your anxiety will melt away and you will be able to face the procedure without undue stress. And you will also remain conscious and fully aware throughout. Nitrous oxide is simple to administer, highly effective, and safe- much more so than general anesthesia. You will be able to breathe normally, answer questions, and be aware of what is going on around you. Our
Wheaton endodontist wants you to know that although nitrous oxide leaves you conscious, some people do find themselves so relaxed that they may nod off during the procedure.
Nitrous oxide sedation, like any other kind of sedation, carries a minimal amount of risk, but you can feel confident that our
Wheaton endodontist is highly experienced in using it. Dr. Ricks will answer any questions you have prior to the procedure, including those you may have regarding nitrous oxide sedation.
Oral Sedation Wheaton
Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC
1112 South Washington, Suite 206
Naperville, Illinois 60540
630-687-1590
By Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC
January 23, 2014
