Have you ever avoided getting the dental care you need because of fear or anxiety? If yes, you’re not alone. As many as 20% of all Americans have admitted to avoiding the dentist because of their fear. Because this problem is so common, dentists have developed a couple of major ways of alleviating your anxiety – sedation dentistry. Let’s examine the two types and figure out which one is right for you: oral sedation vs nitrous oxide sedation.
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