Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the most frequently used method for easing mild to moderate anxiety in children. Administered through a small mask that fits over your child’s nose, it is an effective way to calm anxiety. Your child will be asked to breathe through his or her nose and not through their mouth. As the gas begins to work, your child will become calm, although he or she will still be awake and able to talk with the dentist.
At the end of your child’s appointment, he or she will resume breathing regular oxygen, and all the effects of nitrous oxide will disappear. As your child gets older and becomes more comfortable during dental visits, nitrous oxide may not be necessary.
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Amazing staff! The facility is wonderful! Very modern, clean & super easy to book.
We couldn’t be happier with our daughter’s experience at Thrive Dentistry. The entire staff is kind, professional, and welcoming, and her dentist Dianne Lee was excellent with her. She was made comfortable and well cared for throughout her visit. We highly recommend this office.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We had a wonderful experience at Thrive with my 9-year-old son, who has generalized anxiety. The staff worked so well with him and made sure he felt comfortable throughout the entire appointment. They allowed him to bring a comfort item and took the time to talk him through the entire procedure so he knew what to expect.I was especially impressed with how prompt the dentist was. My son was never left sitting in the chair waiting and anxious—the dentist was in the room within a minute. There was no unnecessary waiting time at all, which makes such a difference for a child with anxiety.I truly appreciate the patience, understanding, and care the entire staff showed my son. It made what could have been a very stressful experience a positive one. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Amazing! This was my son’s first dentist visit and I am so happy I picked the perfect office. Everyone was patient and I appreciated all the special little touches for his first visit.
My son has a lot of anxiety in general and was really anxious about having his cavities filled. The team at Throve made it a quick and painless experience for him. He came home all smiles so proud of how well he did.
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