Can Sedation Be Used for a Cleaning, or Only for Major Procedures?

Nitrous oxide nasal mask, blanket, and tinted glasses on a dental chair set up for a comfortable cleaning

Direct Answer: Yes. Sedation can be used for a routine cleaning or exam, not just surgery. Nitrous oxide is common for hygiene visits, and it is based on your anxiety level, not the procedure. Someone recently reached out to us through our website with a question I hear all the time in different words. They […]