Conscious Sedation is a form of subtle sedation induced by using laughing gas or ‘Happy Air’. The scientific term for this “Air” is “Nitrous Oxide”. Nitrous Oxide is friendly gas that helps to create a dissociation effect on an individual. It does not put children to sleep unless they fall asleep as they feel relaxed or in situations where they have come tired to the appointment. “Conscious Sedation” in itself means sedated but conscious and awake. The distraction caused by Nitrous Oxide can help children settle better during the treatment. Not all the kids would need this sedation. Its suggested when children are anxious, apprehensive, fearful and young.
In cases of extreme anxiety, we do our best to accomplish procedure under Conscious Sedation, but in case children are unable to cope and follow instructions,, General Anesthesia is suggested based on the extent, severity and urgency of treatment.