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It is common

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for children to feel nervous

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about going to the dentist.

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One option

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your child's dentist may recommend

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to help your child

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feel more relaxed is sedation dentistry.

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Sedation dentistry involves

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using a sedative medication

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to help your child

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feel more comfortable

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and calm during his or her dental visit.

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Whether your child has had

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negative experiences in the past

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or is simply anxious

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about a new experience,

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sedation dentistry can be a great option

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for helping your child

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have a more comfortable

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dentist appointment.

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There are several types

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of pediatric sedation

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dentistry available.

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Your child's dentist

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will help you determine

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which option is right

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for your child

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based on his or her specific needs.

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Common forms of sedation for children

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include nitrous oxide, oral sedation,

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IV sedation, and general anesthesia.

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Nitrous oxide, or laughing

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gas, is a sedative gas

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that is mixed with oxygen.

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Your child will simply

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inhale the gas through a mask

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that is placed over his or her nose

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during the dental treatment,

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to help him or her feel more relaxed.

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Nitrous oxide is a mild form of sedation

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that wears off within just a few minutes

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after we stop the flow of gas.

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Oral sedation is another form of sedation.

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For oral sedation,

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your child will take an oral medication

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in either pill or liquid form

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before his or her dentist appointment.

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By the time of treatment,

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your child will feel calm and at ease.

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IV sedation involves

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administering the medication

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intravenously or through the veins.

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This type of sedation enables

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the dentist

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or anesthesiologist

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to provide the sedation more quickly,

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and the level of sedation

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can be easily

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adjusted to ensure

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that your child stays comfortable.

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I.V.

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sedation is a form of conscious sedation,

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meaning that

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it will not make your child unconscious,

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but he or she may feel relaxed

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and drowsy enough

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to fall asleep during the treatment.

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General anesthesia is used

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if your child needs to be unconscious

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to allow for the dentist

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to complete the needed treatment.

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In general, anesthesia,

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your child is put into a deep sleep

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by a trained anesthesiologist

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and your child

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will not be able to feel pain

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or to move around.

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Depending on the dentist office

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facility and certification,

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general anesthesia

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can be performed in the dentist's office

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or at a hospital.

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For more information

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on pediatric sedation dentistry

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and how it can make your child's

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dental experience more pleasant,

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please contact your child's dentist.