We understand the apprehension and anxiety parents feel when they must consider sedating their children for any reason. As a result, and in contrast to the usual approach by pediatric dentists, Dr. Ghatak has developed a more conservative approach, substantially reducing the need for sedation by spending the extra time necessary to ensure children are comfortable. Our office offers two methods of dental sedation when we deem it necessary.
Laughing Gas
Pediatric dentists widely use nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. We may recommend it for patients who need small amounts of dental treatment. This helps reduce dental anxiety and allows children to sit still for extended periods of time. Nitrous oxide is safe and effective when we administer it with oxygen, and children easily take it through a colorful, scented nosepiece. Children remain fully conscious during the visit, and afterward, the body quickly eliminates the gas through normal breathing.
General Anesthesia
Should your child require general anesthesia, our office has a relationship with Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates, an extremely competent and caring team of pediatric anesthesiologists, who help us make the whole process as comfortable as possible for our patients and our parents.
