Children are often very anxious about dental treatment. For this reason, nitrous oxide sedation has become very popular in pediatric dentistry.
According to a survey by BuKiZ in 2009, 25% pediatric dentists in Germany were already using nitrous oxide sedation in their practices, and there is a further increase*.
Children who are unwilling to cooperate and who are extremely afraid of dental treatment can usually only do so under general anesthetic be treated. This risky method is not an optimal solution. Nitrous oxide sedation, on the other hand, is very easy to control, can be implemented without great effort and the risk of undesirable side effects is low. The treatment process is largely stress-free for both the child and the dentist. The children can go home with their parents immediately after the treatment.
In addition, the children experience a positive therapeutic effect under nitrous oxide. The behavior of the children is thus positively influenced. The small patients behave cooperatively and can experience a relaxed treatment, which also benefits the treatment team.
Without fear, follow-up appointments and check-ups at the dentist become everyday visits.
* Esch J. anxiolysis and sedation with nitrous oxide in paediatric dentistry. Quintessence 2009; 10: 2015 - 2023.
