Laughing gas is administered through a nosepiece, and it can help make you feel relaxed maybe even giddy during your dental treatment. During the procedure, the amount of laughing gas that you are receiving is monitored, which helps ensure that you are always comfortable. And once the flow of laughing gas stops at the end of the procedure, the effects of the sedation wear off quickly.
If you would like more information on how laughing gas and sedation dentistry can help you have a healthy and beautiful smile, contact Soundview Family Dental online or call us today at What Is Laughing Gas? In addition to helping those with anxiety, the use of laughing gas is beneficial on many other occasions, including: Fear of needles — Needles are often used in the dental chair to administer numbing or pain-relieving medication.
For those with needle phobia, nitrous oxide can help relax them and make it easier for these medications to be administered. Inability to sit still — This is often the case in children but can happen in adults as well.
If you get antsy sitting in the dental chair and cannot sit still, it will help relax you and allow your dentist to treat your dental concerns. Sensitive oral nerves — If you suffer from overly sensitive oral nerves, it can help reduce the pain you may experience with dental work. Small mouth — If you have a small mouth, dental work can often make your mouth and jaw very sore.
Laughing gas helps to relax your oral muscles and make dental work less painful to perform. Nitrous Oxide Side Effects While most people do not experience any negative side effects when using laughing gas, there are possible. These side effects can include: Nausea Vomiting Increased sleepiness Excessive sweating Shivering or chills After the administration of laughing gas, you should receive oxygen for at least five minutes.
Contraindications of Using Nitrous Oxide Laughing gas is a safe and effective sedative for most people. Increased levels of oxygen can decrease the drive to breathe in patients with COPD. The medication Bleomycin — Similar to COPD , this contraindication involves the oxygen administered with laughing gas.
In fact, nitrous oxide is the only form of sedation where patients are allowed to drive after the procedure and eat within 12 hours.
Generally, patients who have been given laughing gas experience:. Because of those warm, positive sensations, our patients find nitrous oxide is excellent for helping them overcome fear and anxiety during dental procedures. Contact Murray Hill Dental for more information on laughing gas, or to schedule your next sedation dentistry appointment.
The likelihood and intensity of nausea can be reduced by eating lightly before the procedure, and avoiding any big meals for a few hours afterward. At Southington Dentistry, we offer laughing gas for all procedures, including teeth cleanings and oral exams. We also offer oral conscious sedation at Southington Dentistry, which results in a deeper sedative state. This may be a better choice for oral surgeries like dental implant placement. Almost anyone can get laughing gas sedation. However, there are a few medical conditions and other factors that may interfere with your ability to be sedated safely.
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