[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/dental-sedation\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/dental-sedation\/","headline":"All About Dental Sedation","name":"All About Dental Sedation","description":"Dental anxiety can hold you back from having a healthy smile, but there\u2019s no need to fear the dental chair. At Today\u2019s Dental, we offer a variety of dental sedation options to help you feel at ease during your procedure when our blankets and aromatherapy don\u2019t quite do the trick. Types of Dental Sedation Nitrous […]","datePublished":"2017-08-15","dateModified":"2025-04-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/author\/jeremy\/#Person","name":"Jeremy Johnson","url":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/author\/jeremy\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4feffc5d95566eb3f006763a94fe8101092a8fd889afeafb3ded33b6b5e5cb88?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4feffc5d95566eb3f006763a94fe8101092a8fd889afeafb3ded33b6b5e5cb88?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Today's Dental","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/td-logo.png","url":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/td-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dental-sedation.jpg","url":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dental-sedation.jpg","height":423,"width":846},"url":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/dental-sedation\/","about":["General Dentistry","Miscellaneous"],"wordCount":362,"articleBody":"Dental anxiety can hold you back from having a healthy smile, but there\u2019s no need to fear the dental chair. At Today\u2019s Dental, we offer a variety of dental sedation options to help you feel at ease during your procedure when our blankets and aromatherapy don\u2019t quite do the trick.Types of Dental SedationNitrous OxideGetting a whiff of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a popular method of dental sedation. You will feel relaxed yet conscious during your procedure. Best of all, the effects of nitrous oxide go away fairly quickly after you breathe normally without it. This is a great option for those who don\u2019t mind being awake during their procedure and want minimal side effects after the procedure is over.Oral Conscious SedationOral conscious sedation involves taking a prescription medication one hour before your appointment. As the name suggests, you will be conscious during your procedure, but the medication will make you feel very sleepy and comfortable. Since the effects of the medication take a few hours to wear off, this is a good option for those who can arrange for a ride home after their procedure and who are able to rest for a few hours as well.IV Sedation DentistryIntravenous (IV) sedation dentistry is one of the most powerful and effective forms of dental sedation available, and Today\u2019s Dental offers it as an option to our patients. Most patients say that it feels like mere moments have passed between receiving the treatment and waking up, so rest assured that you won\u2019t feel a thing and will be fast asleep during your procedure. Because it helps control pain, it’s a great option for those undergoing a tooth extraction or dental implant procedure, as well as for those with severe dental anxiety.At Today\u2019s Dental, we understand that going to the dentist isn\u2019t easy for everyone. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your appointment. Please contact us and let us know what we can do to help you make your time with us relaxing and pain free!Schedule Your Appointment Today!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"All About Dental Sedation","item":"https:\/\/omahadentists.net\/blog\/dental-sedation\/"}]}]