Laughing gas, more properly known as nitrous oxide, is often a subject of humour — but laughing gas has a very serious application in dentistry.
Nitrous oxide is commonly used as a sedative to relax patients during minor procedures involving the teeth and gums.
The benefits of laughing gas:
- Relaxes patients without rendering them unconscious
- Is ideal for nervous patients and children
- Is considered safe and effective
Although reactions from laughing gas are rare, they can happen if the dentist accidentally administers too big a dose but such incidents are extremely unlikely.
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