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Mason O Miner DDS LLC | 72 Suttle St., Suite H | Durango CO, 81303 | 970.247.2677 | Site Map | Contact Us |
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Dental anxiety affects many people. If you're tense or anxious, please tell Dr. Miner or a staff member, so we can adapt your appointment to your needs. There are many ways we can make your visit to our office a more pleasant experience. Dr. Miner offers different options to help ease your anxiety. With these options, you are conscious, but you are much more relaxed. 1. Nitrous oxide gas, also known as laughing gas, is an option that can be used during your appointment. This is a gas which helps the patient feel more relaxed. The effects last during the appointment and the patient is back to their usual self when they level. 2. Dr. Miner can prescribe a medication to take before your appointment which helps ease anxiety. The effects of the medication are long lasting; therefore the patient will need a ride to the office and home again. 3. Relaxation Dentistry - Medications are utilized to help bring the patient to a very relaxed state. Nitrous oxide in combination with the medication helps reduce the anxiety. Many of our patients that have used this option report they "feel good" during their treatment. Many also say the do not remember much about the appointment. Relaxation dentistry can be a great option for patient to have a lot of dentistry completed in only one or two appointment. |