5 Fun Facts About Laughing Gas To get Rid Of Dental Anxiety Written By: Dr. Ankita Shah, March 2020

Let’s take a walk down the memory lane where your mother would have conditioned you to visit the dentist,"Honey, it’s going to be okay. There is nothing to be afraid of! The dentist isn't going to give you an injection." Well, what illusion was framed in your mind? Okay mom that means there is something out there to give me cold feet.

Nitrous oxide aka "Laughing Gas" technique popularly termed as "Conscious Sedation or Anxiolysis" has been used since more than 5 decades for alleviating pain and anxiety. Dealing with children is a completely different ball game. Dental treatments require voluntary co-operation from children to attain utmost co-operation from the child.

WHAT IS LAUGHING GAS?

Nitrous oxide commonly known as “Laughing Gas” is a sweet smelling gas which when combined with oxygen helps patients to feel more at ease during dental procedures. Laughing gas is inhaled through a small mask placed over the child's nose.

WHAT IS LAUGHING GAS USED FOR?

Dental treatments require voluntary co-operation from children. Unfortunately, dental anxiety makes it difficult to attain utmost co-operation from the child creating a hindrance to the quality of dental treatment. You’d be happy to know that laughing gas makes you feel calm, comfortable and relaxed.

HOW IS LAUGHING GAS ADMINISTERED?

The Laughing gas is administered through a small nasal mask which we often make a mention of it as the “funny nose”. All that the child needs to do is breathe in and breathe out through the nose.

IS LAUGHING GAS SAFE?

This is an extremely safe and effective method used over 5 decades to help apprehensive or anxious patients relax during their dental treatment. The effects of the gas are just limited to the period when the child breathes through his/her nose. The effect of the gas wears out within 2-3 minutes after the gas is stopped. Nitrous oxide is also non-addictive and non-allergic.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL WITH LAUGHING GAS?

Patients remain alert, awake and can talk to dentists and staff during their treatment. You’ll remember a little from the procedure. Generally kids are in a state of euphoria(as if they are floating), feel a little sleepy and have some tingling sensations particularly in the arms and legs.

Laughing gas sedation is one of the most commonly used technique in the U.S to help kids and adults overcome their dental anxiety and fears. Laughing gas can give you a pain-free and anxiety-free dental experience. Say NO to dental fears and laugh your way out even at the dentist!

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