Painless Dental Treatment
Pain is the reason why most people feel anxious to visit the dentist, especially kids and their parents. We provide painless dental treatments for kids in Mira road, Mumbai, at Little Krishna Children's dental clinic. We are here to answer all your questions about sedation dentistry for kids.
What is the need for sedation dentistry?
Children who have dental infection or pain might need treatment which can be painful and might require the child to sit in one place for a longer time. In such cases sedation, dentistry is used to provide kids safe, comfortable, and pain-free experience.
How does sedation dentistry help?
Sedation dentistry uses mild sedatives which help your child to relax and overcome the fear of the dental instruments, smell, and sound.
Is sedation dentistry safe for my child?
Yes, sedation dentistry is safe and is done by trained professionals at Little Krishna Children's dental clinic.
What are the types of sedation used for painless dental treatments for kids?
The most common sedation used for painless dental treatment for kids in Mira Road, Mumbai is inhalation sedation. The other types of sedation can be oral sedation, IV sedation. The sedation will be selected by your pediatric dentist based on the age of your child and treatment requirements.
How does inhalation sedation work?
Inhalation sedation uses Nitrous oxide also known as laughing gas. It is a very mild and safe sedative. The sedation is given using a mask that administers medicine along with oxygen. This sedation makes children feel calm during the treatment.
How long will the effect of sedation last?
The effect of sedation usually lasts for the duration of the treatment. This depends on the amount of sedation administered. The time of effect wearing off varies from person to person. It might take longer for some children for medication to wear off.
Should I feel nervous about sedation being used for my child?
You might feel a bit nervous about the sedation but talk to your pediatric dentist about the doubts and the questions that you have before going ahead with the treatment.
What can I expect as my child comes out of sedation?
Every child has a different reaction coming out of sedation. Some might be fussy, cry or feel sick or sleepy. All these reactions are normal. A day’s rest will make them feel better.
When should I call my dentist?
After treatment, you should call your dentist if your child experiences
- A fever
- Severe bleeding of the gums
- Severe pain
- Vomiting
Sedation dentistry is a safe way to provide painless dental treatment for kids. To know more about painless dental treatment for kids in Mira Road, Mumbai, visit our experts.