If you have mild to moderate dental anxiety or are afraid of the dentist, it can make getting even a routine exam and cleaning a struggle. But thankfully, your dentist offers options to help anxious patients feel calm and comfortable during treatment. Nitrous oxide sedation and oral conscious sedation are two very popular treatments that are used by your dentist to assist patients who are fearful, but how do you know which method is best? Here’s a closer look at each sedation option, and who it’s ideal for.
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