Pediatric Sedation Dentistry

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Your child might catch the giggles on their next visit to the dentist. For certain treatments, we may recommend use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to ease your child’s dental experience. If treatment in the office is not possible, we also offer an anesthetic option for comfortable treatment.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry relaxes your child if they need help calming their nerves and anxiety. Laughing gas is delivered via a nitrous oxide mask—or as we like to call it, a “Princess” mask or a “Space” mask.

Laughing gas is always monitored by your child’s dentist. Parents are welcome to stay in the room with their child as they undergo treatment. Once the dental procedure is complete, the effects of the giggle gas will wear off in a matter of minutes, with the goal of your child leaving with a positive experience.

Is My Child a Candidate?

Your child may be a great candidate for sedation dentistry if they:

  • Are anxious or fearful
  • Are afraid of the dentist
  • Are healthy

Does Your Child Need Sedation Dentistry?

At Miller Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we are committed to our relationship with parents and their little ones. We understand that this could be a new experience for you and your child, so their comfort and your peace of mind is of the utmost importance to us. Our goal is to have them leave the office with a big, bright smile on their face! Contact us today to request an appointment with us!

A kids sedation dentist in Boynton Beach and Coral Springs is hard to find. If you are looking for your children to stay relaxed during their dental treatment, sedation dentistry for kids may be the right choice for you. Contact Miller Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at (561) 336-6560 and we’ll help you schedule your child’s visit.

A: Absolutely. Sedation dentistry is a safe, effective means of relaxing children who need help calming jitters or anxieties before dental treatment. Our board-certified and experienced doctors are trained to use nitrous oxide—administered through a mask—which we carefully monitor throughout the entire procedure. The effects of this ‘giggle gas,’ as we like to call it, wear off in minutes, and children leave our office without any negative associations. You can be sure we follow all AAPD guidelines.

A: Sometimes, a complex cavity filling or tooth extraction is best performed with sedation dentistry to ensure the safest, most pain-free experience for your child. In other cases, children who have special needs and are unable to sit still during procedures or children with substantial anxiety may also benefit from ‘laughing gas.’ Before the visit, our experienced team always discusses with parents how to prepare and what to expect during and after the visit. Parents are always welcome in the treatment room.

A: If your child is in good health and gets nervous at the thought of visiting the dentist or easily develops feelings of anxiety, then yes, sedation dentistry may be a good option for to ensure the most pain-free procedure. By using safe nitrous oxide, our capable team can alleviate your little one’s ‘butterflies in the stomach’ and quell anxiety issues that some children experience before dental surgeries or procedures.



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