If you are nervous or anxious for your dental treatment or if you are worried
about your kids, please call us to book your assessment.
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Nitrous Oxide (“laughing gas or N2O”) is a non – toxic, non – inflammable, colourless gas with a slight sweet taste. It is used as an effective method
of relieving anxiety and fear of dental treatment and needles. It is effective on most patients and is frequently used, especially on young patients who
require dental treatment.
Nitrous Oxide is a conscious anesthetic and during its controlled use the patient remains awake and responsive to communication at all times. The
effects of nitrous oxide are fully reversible and we make sure that our patients are fully recovered upon leaving. Some young patients may feel tired
following the appointment and nap.
Nitrous Oxide is given through a mask that fits over the patient’s nose. The patient is asked to
breathe through their nose with 100% oxygen and the amount of the laughing gas is titrated
until the desired symptoms are achieved. Its effect usually begin within 5 minutes. Once the
patient is in relaxed comfortable state, the dental procedure is started & following the
procedure before they are dismissed patient is asked to breathe again 100% oxygen for about 5
minutes to fully eliminate the nitrous oxide from the body.
Recovery from Nitrous Oxide sedation is fast and simple, in fact many patients feel refreshed
afterwards.! A relaxing dental experience will definitely keep you smiling – or may be even
laughing :)