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Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas
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Do you feel nervous or anxious about going to the dentist? Mayfield Dental uses nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, to make you feel calm and relaxed during your dental visit. Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective way to help patients of all ages have a comfortable experience without fear or stress.
What is nitrous oxide (laughing gas)?
Nitrous oxide (N20), also known as laughing gas, is a short-acting sedative. It is a colorless, slightly sweet-smelling gas that you breathe in through a mask.
Dentists have been using nitrous oxide since the 19th century, and it is still one of the most commonly used sedatives today. It is fast-acting and wears off quickly. Mayfield Dental uses laughing gas to eliminate pain and bring ease to our patient’s dental procedures.
What does laughing gas do?
Nitrous oxide slows down your nervous system and gives calmness to your mind. It reduces anxiety and helps you stay comfortable during medical or dental procedures. It does not fully put you to sleep, so you can still listen to your dentist’s instructions.
Despite its name, laughing gas might or might not make you laugh, as it all depends on the person inhaling it.
Nitrous oxide takes effect quickly. Within three to five minutes, you might feel:
- Calm.
- Relaxed.
- Happy.
- Giggly.
- Mildly euphoric.
- Light-headed.
- Tingling in your arms and legs.
- Heaviness, like you are sinking.
Who Should Not Use Nitrous Oxide Sedation?
Laughing gas is a safe medical and dental sedation option for most people, from children to adults. But it might not be right for kids under the age of 2 and those with:
- Certain respiratory conditions, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Stuffy nose (nasal congestion).
- Vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Severe psychiatric conditions.
Always ask a doctor if Nitrous Oxide is suitable for you or not.
Procedure Details
What Should I Expect if I Am Getting Laughing Gas?
Mayfield Dental makes sure that you are fit to receive Nitrous Oxide gas treatment. Here is how experts at Mayfield Dental treat you with Nitrous Oxide Gas:
- Placing a mask over the patient's nose.
- Opening the tank valve to let the gas flow into your nose, starting with a low dosage.
- Adjust the dosage until you feel the effects.
- Before starting the procedure, our experts will give you local anesthesia to totally eliminate the pain.
- Once the procedure is over, the dentists will shut off the gas flow immediately and ask you to breathe oxygen to restore your senses.
- Once you are back in your senses our dentists will remove the mask and monitor you for a while.
- After monitoring you, our experts will ask the person who came with you to drop you home because we never ask our patients to drive on their own.
It is completely normal to feel nervous before visiting our facility. However, our experts make sure that our clients are totally comfortable. We advise you not to worry because you are in expert hands. To get yourself treated with nitrous oxide under extreme supervision, contact Mayfield Dental today.
How long does laughing gas last?
The effect of laughing gas lasts until our dentists completely block the flow of the gas. After this, the effects stay for 5-10 minutes, after which it leaves your body and restores your senses.
Risks and Benefits of Nitrous Oxide
What are the benefits of nitrous oxide?
Our experts suggest that after inhaling nitrous oxide, the dental procedure for our patients gets relatively easy and painless. People with dental-related fears often avoid dental visits and avoid necessary procedures. Nitrous oxide, when paired with local anesthesia totally eliminates pain and irritation.
Nitrous oxide is also:
- Fast-acting: You can see the effects in minutes. Patients feel calm and at ease in minutes.
- Short-acting: Once the gas flow is completely shut, it takes about 5-10 minutes to wear off completely.
- Easy to use: To use Nitrous Oxide you only need to inhale it and it acts in minutes.
- Safe and effective: There are no known risks while using this gas, which makes it safe and easy to use.
What are the possible complications of nitrous oxide in a dental or medical setting?
Nitrous Oxide is totally safe to use and does not have any long-term side effects, or it will not give you any diseases or ailments However, here are some short-term side effects that are not dangerous but need to be taken care of.
Some people may develop temporary nitrous oxide side effects like:
- Headaches.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Agitation.
What are the risks of using nitrous oxide recreationally?
Some people use Nitrous Oxide for recreational purposes but inhaling to much of it has the following side effects:
- Low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Low oxygen (hypoxia).
- Fainting.
- Heart attack.
- Nerve damage.
People who use laughing gas recreationally have an increased risk of these long-term health conditions:
- Depression.
- Psychosis.
- Memory loss.
- Muscle spasms.
- Nerve damage.
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No, it is not safe to drive right after using nitrous oxide. You should have someone with you to take you home after the procedure.
