Relaxed care for anxious patients. Nitrous oxide helps adults and children stay calm during treatment.
About service:
Nitrous oxide, also known as the “laughing gas”, is a mild dental sedation used to help patients feel relaxed, calm, and less anxious during dental procedures.
What Is It:
A colorless, sweet-smelling gas mixed with oxygen
Delivered through a small mask placed over the nose
Helps patients feel light, relaxed, slightly euphoric, and sometimes giggly
You remain awake and responsive
Why It’s Used in Dentistry:
Reduces dental anxiety
Helps with gag reflex
Makes longer or more uncomfortable procedures easier
Great for kids and nervous patients
Care Tips:
Before the Appointment:
Avoid heavy meals
Inform the dentist of any medical conditions or medications
After the Appointment:
You’ll feel back to normal quickly
No drowsiness or recovery time needed
Other Types of Sedation (for comparison):
Oral sedation (pill, longer effect)
IV sedation (deeper, for surgery)
General anesthesia (full unconsciousness, rare in dental clinics)
Appointment & Cost:
Works within 2–3 minutes
Wears off within 5–10 minutes after the mask is removed
Safe to drive after, unlike other types of sedation
Cost:
Typically $100–$200 added to the procedure
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