EastNorth

Nitrous Oxide SedationIn evansville, IN

Feel calmer and more comfortable during dental treatment with nitrous oxide sedation at TriState Family Dental Centers. Often called laughing gas, nitrous oxide helps reduce dental anxiety while allowing you to remain awake, responsive, and able to communicate throughout your visit.

request appointmentContact us

Dental Care Without the Stress

RELAXED VISITS. CONFIDENT CARE.

Dental anxiety can make even routine treatment feel overwhelming. Nitrous oxide sedation provides a gentle way to help appropriate patients feel calmer and more at ease while receiving the dental care they need.

Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose. At TriState Family Dental Centers, we’ll discuss your concerns, review your health history, and determine whether nitrous oxide is appropriate for your appointment.

Helps reduce dental anxiety

Promotes a calmer treatment experience

Allows you to remain awake and responsive

Close-up of a relaxed woman in a dental chair wearing a blue oxygen mask, while gloved hands provide care in a bright clinic.

What to Expect With Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Talk About Your Concerns

We’ll discuss your dental anxiety, treatment needs, medications, and health history to determine whether nitrous oxide is appropriate.

Begin Nitrous Oxide

A small mask is placed comfortably over your nose so you can breathe a controlled mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen.

Relax During Treatment

As you breathe normally, nitrous oxide can help you feel calmer while you remain conscious and able to communicate with our team.

Complete Your Visit

Once treatment is complete, the nitrous oxide is stopped and oxygen may be administered as its effects wear off. We’ll provide any necessary instructions before you leave.

Helping You Relax

MAKING DENTAL CARE EASIER TO COMPLETE.

Nitrous oxide sedation isn’t about putting you to sleep. It’s about creating a calmer dental experience so anxiety doesn’t stand between you and the care your smile needs.

Reduce Dental Anxiety

Helps ease nervousness and create a more relaxed experience in the dental chair.

Improve Patient Comfort

Can make dental procedures feel easier to tolerate for patients who experience anxiety or discomfort.

Stay Awake & Responsive

You remain conscious and able to communicate with your dental team throughout treatment.

Adjustable Sedation

The amount of nitrous oxide can be adjusted throughout your appointment based on your needs.

Support Needed Treatment

Reducing anxiety can make it easier to receive dental care you may otherwise postpone or avoid.

Useful for Many Procedures

Nitrous oxide may be appropriate for a variety of routine and restorative dental treatments.

Clear Communication

We’ll explain what to expect before treatment and monitor you while nitrous oxide is being used.

Build Dental Confidence

A calmer experience can help make returning for future dental visits feel less intimidating.

Smiling blonde woman in black medical scrubs stands with arms crossed in a warmly lit hallway, conveying confidence and professionalism.

When Nitrous Oxide
Sedation Can Help

COMFORT CAN CHANGE YOUR DENTAL EXPERIENCE.

A blonde woman in a white coat talks with a seated patient in a medical office, with a window, blinds, and exam equipment in the background.

Dental

ANXIETY

Treatment

FEAR

A dentist in black scrubs treats an older man reclining in a dental chair, with an exam light and monitor in the background.

Strong

GAG REFLEX

A person in a white coat looks at a computer monitor displaying dental X-rays, with a medical device beside the screen.

Longer

APPOINTMENTS

A doctor in a white coat examines a blonde woman holding a blue hand mirror in a medical office.

Added

COMFORT

A dental professional in protective gear works on a seated patient in a treatment chair, with a monitor and equipment behind them.

Relaxed

CARE

Nitrous oxide may be helpful for patients who feel nervous about dental treatment or have difficulty staying comfortable during procedures. Your dentist will determine whether it’s appropriate based on your health history and treatment needs.

request appointment
A blonde woman in a white coat talks with a seated patient in a medical office, with a window, blinds, and exam equipment in the background.

Dental

ANXIETY

Treatment

FEAR

A dentist in black scrubs treats an older man reclining in a dental chair, with an exam light and monitor in the background.

Strong

GAG REFLEX

A person in a white coat looks at a computer monitor displaying dental X-rays, with a medical device beside the screen.

Longer

APPOINTMENTS

A doctor in a white coat examines a blonde woman holding a blue hand mirror in a medical office.

Added

COMFORT

A dental professional in protective gear works on a seated patient in a treatment chair, with a monitor and equipment behind them.

Relaxed

CARE

Masked dental hygienist treats a reclined patient in a clean clinic, with dental equipment, cabinets, clock, and bright overhead lights.

Could Nitrous Oxide Sedation Be Right for You?

Nitrous oxide sedation may be worth discussing if you:

  • Feel anxious or fearful about visiting the dentist
  • Have had difficult dental experiences in the past
  • Have a strong gag reflex
  • Find it difficult to remain comfortable during treatment
  • Feel nervous about certain dental procedures
  • Tend to postpone dental care because of anxiety
  • Would benefit from additional relaxation during treatment

Your dentist will review your medical history, medications, and planned treatment before determining whether nitrous oxide is appropriate for you.

Four people sitting in a row, smiling confidently against a black background. They are dressed in business and casual attire, conveying professionalism.

Nitrous Oxide or
Local Anesthesia?

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Nitrous oxide helps reduce anxiety and promotes relaxation during dental treatment. You remain conscious and responsive while breathing the gas through a small nasal mask.

Local Anesthesia

Local anesthesia numbs a specific area of your mouth to help prevent pain during treatment. Because nitrous oxide and local anesthesia serve different purposes, they may be used together when appropriate.

Frequently Asked questions

Have questions about our services, locations, or what to expect at your first appointment?
We have answers

Nitrous oxide sedation is a form of minimal dental sedation that uses a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen to help patients feel calmer and more relaxed during treatment.

Yes. Nitrous oxide is commonly known as laughing gas and has been widely used in dentistry to help manage dental anxiety and improve patient comfort.

No. Nitrous oxide generally allows you to remain awake, responsive, and able to communicate with your dental team throughout treatment.

Nitrous oxide has a long history of use in dentistry. Your dentist will review your health history and treatment needs to determine whether it is appropriate for you.

Patients with dental anxiety, treatment fear, a strong gag reflex, or difficulty remaining comfortable during dental procedures may benefit from nitrous oxide.

Nitrous oxide begins working within minutes as you breathe it through the nasal mask. The level can be adjusted during your appointment based on your comfort.

The effects generally wear off quickly after the gas is stopped and oxygen is administered. Your dental team will make sure you have recovered appropriately before you leave.

Yes. Nitrous oxide may be appropriate for a variety of routine and restorative dental procedures when additional anxiety or comfort support is needed.

east Location

960 S Hebron Ave Evansville, IN 47714

HOURS:

Monday: Closed
Tues – Wed: 8:00 – 4:30
Thur: 7:00 – 4:30
Fri: 8-4:30

812-473-1900

North Location

800 First Ave Evansville, IN 47710

HOURS:

Mon – Thurs 8:00-4:30
Friday – Closed

812-425-4206