Nitrous Oxide

May 18 • 1 minute read

Nitrous Oxide

What is it?

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or nitrous, is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N2O

-colourless

-non-flammable gas

-slight metallic taste

Dental Uses

-conscious sedation

-the patient is relaxed

-rapidly dissolves into the bloodstream and affects the brain immediately or within seconds

-can cause feelings of euphoria and calmness

-laughing

-helps to reduce pain

-reduce anxiety

-allows extensive dental treatment to be done at one time

-most people have NO adverse side effects or complications

If you are considering Nitrous Oxide for your dental treatment. Speak with your dentist!

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