{"id":416,"date":"2021-09-06T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T17:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comaldental.com\/blog\/?p=416"},"modified":"2024-07-30T12:24:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T12:24:05","slug":"safe-nitrous-oxide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comaldental.com\/blog\/safe-nitrous-oxide\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know Before Receiving Laughing Gas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You need to visit your dentist for some routine work, but you\u2019re a little apprehensive due to your dental anxiety<\/a>. Thankfully, there is a way to get around it \u2013 by receiving sedation dentistry with nitrous oxide. Before receiving treatment, though, there are 5 facts you should be aware of. Continue reading to find out what they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 \u2013 Laughing Gas is Nitrous Oxide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The technical term for laughing gas, nitrous oxide is the most typical form of sedation dentistry. It is highly relied upon because of its safety and effectiveness at quieting anxiety. The medication is mixed with oxygen and delivered through a mask, but, unlike general anesthesia, nitrous oxide won\u2019t put you to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, inhaling the mixture will give you a tingly, euphoric feeling that may make you prone to \u201claughter.\u201d Overall, it allows you to feel a lot more comfortable about what may otherwise be an unfavorable situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 \u2013 Administering Nitrous Oxide is Simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no shots or IVs necessary for administering laughing gas. All that is required is to breathe normally. The medication will quickly enter your lungs and take effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 \u2013 Nitrous Oxide Has Been Around for Centuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For over 200 years, medical professionals have used nitrous oxide. It was first discovered in 1793 by an English scientist named Joseph Priestly. Over 200 years later, it remains the most widely used anesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 \u2013 Nitrous Oxide Offers Several Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some specific reasons that dentists are so fond of using nitrous oxide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n