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An unfortunate number of people are uneasy around dentists. Whether it\u2019s because they\u2019ve heard horror stories or had a bad experience in the past, some people deprive themselves of the oral healthcare they deserve because of those anxieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those patients, sedation dentistry<\/a>, and nitrous oxide in particular, can be incredibly useful. If you\u2019re interested in making use of \u201claughing gas,\u201d you may wonder how it will make you feel, or whether it will knock you out before treatment. Here\u2019s a guide to everything you\u2019d want to know about this method of sedation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How does Nitrous Oxide Feel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nitrous oxide is a gas administered through a small mask placed over the patient\u2019s nose. It\u2019s one of many sedation options at a dentist\u2019s disposal, and among them, it tends to be the weakest. The aim of nitrous oxide is not to put a patient to sleep, but to make them more comfortable during dental procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Nitrous Oxide Relieve Pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When dentists talk about sedation dentistry, they tend to mean something a bit different from Novocain. Nitrous oxide has no effect on pain, so if you\u2019re getting a procedure it\u2019ll be paired with a local anesthetic to ensure that you don\u2019t feel anything. That said, sedation can make every aspect of the procedure much more pleasant for everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Benefit from Nitrous Oxide?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Patients sometimes think that sedation is reserved exclusively for extreme procedures, but in reality, anyone who thinks they would benefit from sedatives can probably get them. When used by a dentist in a professional context, nitrous oxide is completely safe; if you think that it would make an otherwise stressful procedure easier for you, you don\u2019t have to be shy about asking for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nitrous oxide also has the benefit of keeping a patient conscious, which is useful for dentists who may need to communicate with the patient during treatment. It also means that you\u2019ll feel much less groggy after your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist\u2019s ultimate goal is to keep you comfortable during your treatment. If you think that nitrous oxide would be helpful to you, there\u2019s no harm in asking about it before your next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Christopher C. Capehart is a dentist who loves being able to offer whole families the highest level of oral healthcare possible, completely changing the way they feel about themselves. Dr. Capehart received his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he was elected to the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about sedation dentistry, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or by phone at (972) 436-1325.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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