{"id":122,"date":"2019-11-07T18:46:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2019-12-10T18:46:22","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T18:46:22","slug":"this-is-how-nitrous-oxide-sedation-affects-your-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/07\/this-is-how-nitrous-oxide-sedation-affects-your-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is How Nitrous Oxide Sedation Affects Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_251385424__1561750081_87619-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"man receiving nitrous oxide sedation\" class=\"wp-image-123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_251385424__1561750081_87619-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_251385424__1561750081_87619-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_251385424__1561750081_87619.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In movies and on TV, whenever a patient gets a dose of\nlaughing gas, they immediately break out in a fit of giggles. They appear to be\nhaving the time of their lives, even as they\u2019re getting extensive dental work\ndone. Is this how laughing gas actually works? A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/services.html\">sedation dentist<\/a> in Lewisville\nis here to talk more about laughing gas, or its more official name, nitrous\noxide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Nitrous Oxide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrous oxide is a sedative, made of a mixture of nitrogen\nand oxygen, that is inhaled through a mask worn over your nose during a dental\nprocedure. It helps you relax, easing your dental anxieties enough to get the\ncare you need. You won\u2019t fall asleep; you\u2019ll be awake enough to respond to your\ndentist\u2019s requests throughout the procedure. If you need dental work done but the\nthought of the dentist poking around in your mouth makes you freeze up in fear,\nthen nitrous oxide might be just the thing you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laughing gas affects you in three major ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reducing anxiety so your fear is gone <\/li><li>Numbing you up so you don\u2019t feel pain or the need\nto gag <\/li><li>Creating euphoria so you feel good <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first start breathing in the gas, you should start\nfeeling light-headed almost immediately. You might experience a tingling\nsensation in your arms and legs. Some patients feel the opposite; their arms\nand legs start feeling heavy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does It Affect Your Brain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you inhale nitrous oxide, it displaces the air in your\nlungs and prevents oxygen from reaching your brain and your blood. As a result\nof this oxygen deprivation, you might get the giggles. Some people might even\nexperience mild hallucinations. Once you stop breathing in the gas, the effects\nwear off quickly. After your procedure, you should be able to drive yourself\nback to work and resume your day as normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are There Any Side Effects?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although rare, there are occasionally some side effects that\npeople experience as a result of laughing gas. These might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea <\/li><li>Mental confusion and grogginess <\/li><li>Leg pains and\/or numbness <\/li><li>Headache <\/li><li>Excessive sweating <\/li><li>Shivering <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, side effects like these are exceedingly rare. More often\nthan not, nitrous oxide will be an easy experience that will allow you to\nreceive the dental care you need, worry-free. If you experience dental anxiety,\nask your sedation dentist in Lewisville about using laughing gas at your next\nappointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Christopher Capehart graduated magna cum laude from the\nUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and was a member of\nthe prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Now he practices at\nCapehart Dental in Lewisville, TX. His favorite part of being a dentist is\nbuilding relationships with patients. He loves treating the whole family and\nseeing their smiles shine brighter thanks to his work. He also offers nitrous\noxide sedation to any nervous patients. If you frequently experience dental\nanxiety, don\u2019t be afraid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Dr. Capehart\u2019s\noffice to schedule an appointment.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In movies and on TV, whenever a patient gets a dose of laughing gas, they immediately break out in a fit of giggles. They appear to be having the time of their lives, even as they\u2019re getting extensive dental work done. Is this how laughing gas actually works? 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