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Nitrous Oxide
We offer Nitrous Oxide at no charge to our dental patients to make your dental visits more relaxed and enjoyable.
What is nitrous oxide/oxygen?
Nitrous oxide/oxygen is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous oxide. When inhaled, it is absorbed by the body and has a calming effect. Normal breathing eliminates nitrous oxide/oxygen from the body.
How will I feel when breathing nitrous oxide/oxygen?
You will smell a slight aroma and experience a sense of well-being and relaxation. If you are worried by the sights, sounds, or sensations of dental treatment, you may respond more positively with the use of nitrous oxide/oxygen.
How safe is nitrous oxide/oxygen?
Very safe. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is perhaps the safest sedative in dentistry. It is non-addictive. It is mild, easily taken, and then quickly eliminated by the body. You remain fully conscious, and keep all natural reflexes, when breathing nitrous oxide/oxygen.
Are there any special instructions for nitrous oxide/oxygen?
First, you should have little or no food before the dental visit. (Occasionally, nausea or vomiting occurs when a child has a full stomach.) Second, tell your dentist about any respiratory condition that makes breathing through the nose difficult for you. It may limit the effectiveness of nitrous oxide/oxygen. Third, tell your dentist if you are taking any medication on the day of the appointment.
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