Many patients experience anxiety when it comes to dental appointments, regardless of the reason for them. Whether you need a routine checkup and cleaning or have a more complex procedure to undergo, your provider can offer sedation, like nitrous oxide, to help get you through it.
However, you might avoid this medication if you’re scared it will render you unconscious during your treatment. If you’re worried that this sedative will “knock you out”, continue reading to learn why you can safely set your concerns aside!
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