Commonly known as laughing gas nitrous oxide is a type of inhalation sedation that has been widely used in sedation dentistry since the 19th century when it was introduced to medicine.

Scared of what i'll say on laughing gas. The nitrous oxyd sic or laughing gas was inhaled by a gentleman who after laughing sprung up in the air to the astonishing height of six feet from the ground wrote a correspondent in the. All you have to do is breathe normally. It is generally one of the safest substances that is used in sedation dentistry as its effect doesnt last long.

Laughing gas is a gas called nitrous oxide N2O and when breathed through a nosepiece it helps people feel calm and reduces their awareness of the sensations of a dental procedure. Finally made up my mind on going in for a cleaning in the near future and if itd be in the budget id be getting gas again. In rare cases patients can feel slight nausea or dizziness from the gas mixture.

The colorless and odorless nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose. Did a lot to help me while the valium did nada. After about 2-3 minutes the gas will take full effect.

The most common side effect is nausea but if you start to feel nauseous during the dental procedure make sure to tell one of the dentists at Welch Dental Group and they will gladly turn down the laughing gas increasing the oxygen intake. Laughing gas is useful for alleviating pain and anxiety. Im so nervous that as Im under sedation or coming out of sedation Im going to say something inappropriate or offensive to the doctor assistant whomever.

Of course you can. Most patients are good candidates for inhalation sedation. People who use laughing gas for a dental visit do not need someone to drive them home and can even return to.

I had a deep cleaning 2 rounds of extractions and the 2 fillings with the gas and it is nice. As the name suggests laughing gas can cause the giggles. I love the laughing gas.