Sedation Options
Most patients receive endodontic treatment without nitrous oxide or sedation. However, if you are feeling especially nervous, we offer several options to ensure you feel relaxed and comfortable. In fact, we are one of very few endodontic offices in Minnesota to offer full sedation in the office. Regardless of whether you choose one of these options, the doctor will still ensure you are thoroughly numb and won't feel a thing. The three options we have available are nitrous oxide / laughing gas, mild sedation, and full sedation.
1. Nitrous Oxide / Laughing Gas
What does it do? Helps you to feel more relaxed and reduces anxiety
How is it administered? Breathed in through your nose
How long does it last? Effects start and stop within a few minutes
Can I drive? Yes, you can drive afterward
2. Mild Sedation
What does it do? Helps you feel more relaxed and reduces anxiety.
How is it administered? A prescription medication taken by mouth one hour before the appointment. An additional dose may be taken the night before to help ensure a good nights sleep.
How long does it last? Effects are felt in 1-2 hours and last 3-5 hours
Can I drive? No. You cannot drive to or from your appointment. A driver is required.
*A consultation is required prior to scheduling for treatment
3. Full Sedation
We are one of very few endodontic offices in Minnesota to offer full sedation in the office.
What does it do? It puts you to sleep so you are not aware of anything.
How is it administered? Intravenous (IV) by a licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
How long does it last? Effects start immediately and last until the end of the procedure.
Can I drive? No. You cannot drive to or from your appointment. A driver is required.
*A consultation is required prior to scheduling for treatment
