Sedation in Dentistry

Dental nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation

Kidsmile provides comfortable and safe nitrous oxide therapy and intravenous sedation to help children and adults overcome their fear and anxiety about dental treatment.

Laughing Gas Therapy

Nitrous oxide (commonly known as laughing gas), inhaled through a nasal mask, can quickly produce a sense of relaxation, helping patients maintain a relaxed and happy state during treatment. Suitable for children and adults with mild anxiety.

Intravenous Sedation

Under the supervision of anaesthesiologists, drugs are used to achieve deep relaxation and sedation, allowing patients to maintain a comfortable and painless treatment state. It is especially suitable for children and adults with high anxiety or who require more complex treatments.

Kidsmile is committed to providing the most caring and safest dental services so that every patient can complete the treatment easily.

Laughing gas therapy

What Is Laughing Gas?

Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is a colourless, sweet-smelling gas used to help patients feel relaxed during dental treatment. It’s mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask.

How Does It Work?

Once inhaled, it helps reduce stress, anxiety, and fear. You’ll stay awake and aware, able to hear, speak, and respond—but feel calm and less sensitive to pain.

Why Use Laughing Gas?

Reduces fear of dental treatment
Makes procedures like local anaesthesia, fillings, root canals, or extractions more comfortable
Wears off quickly after treatment, so you can return to normal soon after

At Kidsmile Dental, we use safe, professional equipment and follow strict procedures to ensure a gentle and stress-free dental experience.

Intravenous sedation

What Is Intravenous Sedation?

Intravenous (IV) sedation is a type of anaesthesia where a small amount of sedative and pain relief is given through a vein. Once the patient is drowsy or asleep, local anaesthetic is used at the treatment site, and the dental procedure begins. This helps reduce fear and makes treatment smoother.

How Is It Different from General Anaesthesia?

No gas anaesthesia is used
Fewer opioid medications are needed
No need for a breathing tube—patients breathe on their own
Uses lower drug doses than general anaesthesia
Faster recovery

Who Is It For?

Young children
Patients who cannot cooperate well
Adults with dental anxiety or past trauma
Anyone needing longer or more complex dental treatment

At Kidsmile Dental Clinic, we work closely with a professional anaesthesia team to ensure safe and comfortable care for patients who need sedation.