Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) Dentistry Phoenix AZ.
If you have dental problems but you are too afraid to consult a dentist due to anxiety or a gag reflex, laughing gas can help. At Paradise Ridge Family Dentistry, we use nitrous oxide sedation to ease pain and calm anxiety throughout your visit. If you are from Paradise Valley Village, Desert View Village, Paradise View, or Scottsdale, get painless and anxiety free dental care at Paradise.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a mild sedative used to calm you by inducing a relaxed feeling during a dental procedure. We commonly use it for oral surgery and for patients who have dental phobias, anxiety, hypersensitive gag reflexes, or fear of needles.
It also helps children stay relaxed while remaining fully conscious and responsive during dental procedures. Unlike other sedation options, its effects wear off as soon as you remove the mask.
Sedation Options At Phoenix Dentistry
Not every patient who visits for a dental procedure is nervous, but for those who are, we offer nitrous oxide for a wide range of treatments. We use sedation with great care and consider factors like the patient’s age and treatment requirement.
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15433 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 200,
Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Dr. Keyvan Jafari (Dr. Bobby) - Doctor of Dental Surgery D.D.S. - General Dentist
Dr. Bobby is very dedicated to providing you with the most modern and comprehensive approach to assessing your oral health condition using CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing. He prides himself on providing you with as much information that you require to understand all aspects of your oral conditions, and any treatment options that are available to your individual needs. With precision and passion for dentistry, to shaping smiles and transforming lives one patient at a time, he truly enjoys forming lifelong relationships with his patients.
Dr. Bobby graduated from Arizona State University in Biomedical Engineering. As a research and development engineer, he worked in the medical device industry designing, testing, and developing cardiovascular, orthopedic and surgical devices, to dental implants.
He went on to graduate from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, being one of a few graduates to receive advanced training in implant placement and implant prosthodontics during his final 2 years. He then followed up with a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, through New York University Langone Health at the Brighter Way Dental Center, gaining valuable knowledge performing complex dental treatments with mentorship alongside specialists ranging from cosmetic veneers, crowns, to full mouth rehabilitations, dental surgery, single-implants to full arch All-On-4 cases, overdentures, and endodontics.
Dr. Bobby has lived in the North Scottsdale community since 2006. He has volunteered 1000+ hours helping the greater Phoenix community at sites including CASS clinic, ASDOH, Arizona Mission of Mercy, to dental missions abroad in Mexico.
Dental Cleanings
Some patients feel anxious even for simple procedures like cleaning. We use a light dose of laughing gas for patients with dental anxiety and sensitive teeth or gums to make the whole procedure comfortable for them.
Dental Crowns and Bonding
Longer procedures require more time in the chair, and staying still is difficult for children and individuals with dental anxiety. For such patients, we use nitrous gas throughout dental crown placement and dental bonding. Dr. Bobby and our experienced dental team adjust the gas level throughout to match your comfort and what the treatment requires.
Root Canal Treatment
The most common treatment that patients delay due to anxiety and long chair time is a root canal. For patients’ comfort and a pain-free experience, we perform root canal treatment under local anesthesia combined with nitrous oxide, when necessary.
Tooth Extractions and Wisdom Teeth Removal
At Paradise Ridge Family Dentistry, procedures like tooth extractions, including wisdom teeth extraction, are not done without administering laughing gas. Along with numbing the area with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide is administered to suppress your natural gag reflex, increase your ability to bear pain, and keep you calm.
Dental Filling
For many patients, dental phobia is not because of the procedure but the drilling sound (common in teeth filling) and the pressure that comes with it. After a detailed consultation, we provide laughing gas sedation if needed. It helps ease heightened sensitivity, stress, and reduces pain, making the procedure feel far more manageable.
Deep Cleaning and Scaling
Procedures like deep cleaning and scaling are uncomfortable for many patients without some level of sedation support because it involves working below the gumline. For patients with sensitivity or anxiety, our clinic provides nitrous oxide combined with local anaesthesia that keeps you relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire procedure.
Dental Implants and Gum Surgery
Complex procedures like implant placement and gum surgery require more chair time than most dental procedures. It is often the duration, not the treatment itself, that unsettles patients most. Mild sedation with nitrous oxide keeps the patient calm from start to finish without putting them to deep sleep.
Pediatric Dentistry
Complex procedures like implant placement and gum surgery require more chair time than most dental procedures. It is often the duration, not the treatment itself, that unsettles patients most. Mild sedation with nitrous oxide keeps the patient calm from start to finish without putting them to deep sleep.
Sedation Procedure
To ensure laughing gas is the right sedation option for a patient, it is essential to review their medical history and the medicines they are taking. On the day of your appointment, avoid eating or drinking for at least two hours beforehand, and wearing loose, comfortable clothing is also recommended.
We administer a controlled dose of laughing gas to the patient through a nasal mask before the dentist proceeds with the treatment. Effects set in within two to three minutes; our dental team adjusts the level and proceeds with treatment. Once complete, 100% oxygen is administered to clear the gas from your system and diminish its effects before you leave the chair.
Cost of Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide is the most affordable sedation option in dentistry. In Phoenix, AZ, the average cost typically ranges from $50 to $100 per visit but varies depending on the length of the procedure. Most dental insurance plans don’t offer nitrous gas sedation cost coverage unless it is medically necessary for the patient.
Side Effects And Precautions
Commonly experienced side effects of sedation include nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, headaches, and mild fatigue. However, all these effects are temporary and resolve as soon as the mask is removed.
Once the procedure is complete, patients are advised to stay in the chair for a few minutes or until the dizziness subsides. All patients return to their normal routine shortly after leaving the chair, but it is best to avoid physically demanding activities, alcohol, and sedative medication for a day.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Laughing gas is 100% nitrous oxide in its pure form, but for dental use it is always mixed with oxygen.
Its effects don’t last long, and the gas clears from your system within minutes of the mask being removed, so it’s completely safe to drive after laughing gas sedation.
We offer laughing gas for dental cleaning if the patient is anxious, feels uncomfortable, or can’t sit still during the procedure.
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