{"id":66,"date":"2024-01-16T08:54:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T08:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlpalmbeach.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2024-02-07T08:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T08:55:24","slug":"sedation-dentistry-is-safe-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlpalmbeach.com\/blog\/sedation-dentistry-is-safe-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids & Dental Anxiety: Why Sedation Dentistry is Safe for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even if their teeth need help, perhaps your child fears dentists. That\u2019s common enough \u2013 plenty of kids deal with dental anxiety<\/a>. Still, you may hesitate to consider sedation as an option. It can seem potentially harmful if you know little about it. Luckily, you have no reason to worry; sedation dentistry is safe for children. Your Royal Palm Beach dentist can even prove this fact. So, here\u2019s a primer on dental sedation, why it’s safe, and the types available for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When done by a qualified dentist, dental sedation is quite safe for youngsters. It shouldn\u2019t cause them any nasty effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, dental sedatives don\u2019t damage kids\u2019 health. They just promote feelings of calm and relaxation. That way, your little one can get crucial dental procedures. Plus, any of the sedatives\u2019 risks are minor at best. They rarely rise above (say) temporary nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, dentists are careful when they perform sedation. They always select the most suitable type for your child. Similarly, they\u2019ll even monitor a kid\u2019s vital signs during the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Sedation Options for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a child needs dental sedation, it can take several safe forms. These include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nitrous oxide \u2013 also known as laughing gas \u2013 is the most common dental sedative. As used by dentists, it\u2019s administered through a nose mask. Breathing it then helps a kid relax and feel mildly euphoric. From there, the child patient is calm yet alert enough to receive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitally, nitrous oxide doesn\u2019t have lasting side effects. The gas \u201cwears off\u201d almost as soon as the child stops inhaling it. In other words, your kid will return to normal right after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Conscious Sedation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rather than a gas, oral conscious sedation takes the form of a pill. This medicine (provided by a dentist) is ingested before the procedure. After taking it, your child will feel quite calm and ready for treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All that said, some kids aren\u2019t good candidates for oral sedation. The pill might not interact well with a child\u2019s bodily systems. As such, a dentist will assess your young one to see if oral sedatives suit them. They\u2019ll then consider an alternative if they decide the pill isn\u2019t a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, sedation dentistry is safe for children. Therefore, consider it for your kiddo\u2019s next dental checkup or procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pearl Palm Beach Dental<\/a> is based in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Led by <\/em>Dr. Civetti<\/a><\/em> and her team<\/em>, our practice wants every patient to get the smile they deserve. We thus offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative work, as well as emergency dental services. Naturally, our office also provides great dental sedation options upon request. For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (561)-771-5239<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even if their teeth need help, perhaps your child fears dentists. That\u2019s common enough \u2013 plenty of kids deal with dental anxiety. Still, you may hesitate to consider sedation as an option. It can seem potentially harmful if you know little about it. Luckily, you have no reason to worry; sedation dentistry is safe for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Sedation Dentistry is Safe for Children | Palm Beach Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whatever your fears, sedation dentistry is safe for children. 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