Learn about nitrous oxide sedation usage to ease dental anxiety
Our dedicated dental team is proficient in administering nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, to help you feel at ease during your dental procedure. Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective sedative that induces a gentle state of relaxation, allowing you to remain conscious and responsive throughout your appointment. It wears off quickly once the procedure is complete, enabling you to resume your daily activities without any lingering effects.
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Advantages to use of nitrous oxide
Patients may wish to use nitrous oxide because of benefits such as:
- No after-effect such as a “hangover”
- Safe with no side effects to your heart, lungs, etc.
- Effective in minimizing gagging
- Works rapidly and takes as little as 2-3 minutes for relaxation and pain-killing properties to kick in
- Sedation level can be altered at any time
Reasons to not use nitrous oxide
You should not utilize nitrous oxide if you have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Though there are no other major contraindications to using nitrous oxide, you may not want to use it if you have emphysema, exotic chest problems, MS, a cold, or other difficulties with breathing.
