Nitrous Oxide
What is it? What does it do? Does Sherman Oaks Dental Provide Nitrous Oxide at a Patients Request?
Nitrous Oxide is a simple breathable gas. It is colorless, sweet-smelling and nonirritating. The gas lessens pain and induces a pleasurable feeling. After five minutes of breathing the gas our patients will feel a euphoric feeling spread throughout their body. They may feel light-headed. Often, a person will get a case of “the giggles”, hence the name laughing gas.
There are Four Levels of Sedation
- Tingling sensation in arms and legs
- Warm sensations
- A feeling of euphoria and/or floating
- Sleepiness
The Benefits of Nitrous Oxide
- Quick onset of action, about 20 seconds
- Depth of sedation can be altered rapidly
- No hangover effect! You can drive home safely
- No injections as in IV sedation
- Helps to minimize gagging reflexes
- Can help to relieve your dental anxiety and fear
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