Why does it seem like few dentists offer it these days? My current dentist doesn't and has no plans on using it, either.
I'm the worst in the dentist chair, believe me. It's not the pain or anxiety, but I have the worst gag reflex and I HAVE to come up for air and swallow. I'm sure I'm not alone here.
I've only had one experience with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and it was for a root canal. And without it, I don't know how I would have gotten through it. They started the procedure, and decided to call it quits and finish it when they could bring in a bottle of nitrous. It was GREAT. No side effects, and it seemed like the procedure was over in two minutes. I never felt a thing and I never gagged.
I have to have more dental work done now (old, cracked fillings and possibly crowns installed), and I'm not looking forward to it. I guess I'll shop around for a dentist who offers nitrous oxide, if possible.
Any comments or suggestions? Is it worth it to find a new dentist? Does nitrous prevent this gag reflex problem in most cases?
Thanks!
I'm the worst in the dentist chair, believe me. It's not the pain or anxiety, but I have the worst gag reflex and I HAVE to come up for air and swallow. I'm sure I'm not alone here.
I've only had one experience with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and it was for a root canal. And without it, I don't know how I would have gotten through it. They started the procedure, and decided to call it quits and finish it when they could bring in a bottle of nitrous. It was GREAT. No side effects, and it seemed like the procedure was over in two minutes. I never felt a thing and I never gagged.
I have to have more dental work done now (old, cracked fillings and possibly crowns installed), and I'm not looking forward to it. I guess I'll shop around for a dentist who offers nitrous oxide, if possible.
Any comments or suggestions? Is it worth it to find a new dentist? Does nitrous prevent this gag reflex problem in most cases?
Thanks!