SEDATION DENTIST FOR KIDS BAKERSFIELD
Stress-Free Appointments Made Possible with Added Comfort
Whether it’s dental anxiety, a short attention span, or the inability to sit still for prolonged periods, children often need a bit of extra help when visiting the dentist’s office. Fortunately, our Purdy Pediatric Dentistry team can create comfortable and calming experiences with the help of sedation dentistry for kids in Bakersfield. Our dentists possess the knowledge and training to provide nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation in-house so that your little one will remain relaxed during their appointment. If you think your child might benefit from this type of treatment, make sure to mention it when calling to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Purdy Pediatric Dentistry for Children’s Sedation Dentistry?
- Two Types of Safe Dental Sedation for Kids Available
- Dentists Prioritize Patient Comfort to Ensure Positive Experience
- Dental Team's First Priority is Safety
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Nitrous oxide or laughing gas, as it’s more widely known, is a safe and effective solution that can help your child’s mild dental anxiety subside during an appointment. Its fast-acting effects allow them to quickly become more comfortable while in the treatment chair, even feeling slightly warm and sleepy. Nitrous oxide is not designed to render your child unconscious but instead will help them remain relaxed while still being able to respond to dental cues. When treatment is over, the effects will dissipate within minutes, allowing them to resume normal activity immediately following their appointment.
Oral Conscious Sedation
If your child is struggling with a moderate form of dental anxiety or requires multiple treatments to be administered during one appointment, we may suggest oral conscious sedation. If so, we will give a liquid medication when they first arrive for their appointment and will wait for an appropriate amount of time, so your child will feel more comfortable once in the dentist's chair. Throughout the appointment, they will remain conscious; however, they may doze off. Once finished, they may be unable to recall much from their visit and will need to rest for the remainder of the day.