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Comfort Dental is a dental franchise with over 150 independently owned offices in 10 states across the United States. Comfort Dental was founded in 1977 by Dr. Rick Kushner, D.D.S. It is based in Lakewood, Colorado.

Do I need laughing gas? Laughing gas isn't necessary for pain relief, because your dentist delivers local anesthetic to the site of treatment. However, you may find it helpful if you have dental anxiety and find it difficult to relax during dental procedures.

The mildest form of sedation that we use, nitrous oxide flows through a comfortable mask that rests over your nose. Laughing gas is odorless and is used in combination with pure oxygen to induce a feeling of relaxation and well-being during treatment.

Without insurance, it may cost $2,500 per gold crown and anywhere between $800 and $1,500 per crown in general. With insurance, about 50 percent of the cost of the entire procedure may be covered. Some dental insurance plans do fully or partially cover the cost of crowns.

Sedation dentistry at Comfort Dental Care and Orthodontics is extremely safe, and because we're the only provider in the area with the credentials necessary to perform sleep dentistry, you know you're in good hands. We utilize three types of sedation dentistry: laughing gas, IV sedation and oral sedation.

The mildest form of sedation that we use, nitrous oxide flows through a comfortable mask that rests over your nose. Laughing gas is odorless and is used in combination with pure oxygen to induce a feeling of relaxation and well-being during treatment.

However, nowadays, dentists have switched to its alternative due to a variety of its disadvantages. Nitrous oxide is administered through a mask and hence causes nausea, vomiting and dizziness in some patients. Prolonged exposure can lead to panic attacks and even nerve damage.