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Preventive dentistry if your foundation for a healthy smile. With regular cleanings and exams, small dental issues can be caught before they turn into large and costly problems. Preventive dental care along with a diligent at-home brushing and flossing routine can help prevent dental issues all together. It’s these small investments in your oral hygiene that lead to a beautiful, healthy smile.
Dental plaque is made up of more than 300 different types of bacteria.
Regular flossing allows you to clean an additional 40% of your tooth surface.
Over 90% of American adults have had a cavity at some point in their lives.
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Laughing gas has been used as a common dental sedation method for nearly two centuries!
To begin the process, a nose mask will be placed on your face. Dr. O’Shea will then adjust the mask to send a stream of oxygen and nitrous oxide into your lungs as you breathe through your nose.
As you breathe nitrous oxide, it will be absorbed by your lungs right away, making you feel more safe, relaxed, and comfortable. Once you’re sedated, your dental procedure will begin.
After your treatment is done, Dr. O’Shea will cut off the flow of nitrous oxide. You will breathe in a stream of pure oxygen for a few minutes. This reduces the after-effects of nitrous oxide by “flushing” it from your lungs and bloodstream.
First, laughing gas is a powerful anti-anxiety drug. Feelings of fear, anxiety, and intimidation will be dramatically reduced or even completely eliminated, in some cases. This makes it ideal for people with dental anxiety.
Laughing gas also helps improve your pain tolerance, and makes you feel euphoric and happy. You will be in a good mood, and you will feel calm and at peace with what’s happening around you. This lets you rest, relax, and have an easier time getting the dental care you need.
In addition to these benefits, laughing gas also suppresses the gag reflex, which is useful in patients who may have a strong gag reflex. It can also help with the fear of numbing needles, which is a common issue even in patients who may not suffer from severe dental anxiety.
As the name suggests, laughing gas will make you feel happy, and the things that happen around you may seem funny and odd. You may even giggle or laugh! You may also feel “floaty” and a little bit disconnected from the things that are happening during your dental appointment.
And the best thing about laughing gas is that these effects wear off within just a few minutes. About 5 minutes after your appointment at Academy Dental Care, you’ll feel completely normal, with only a few mild side effects. You’ll even be able to drive yourself home, or back to work or school.
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