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Nitrous Oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is an option that most dentists offer to help patients relax during procedures. The nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen and is inhaled through a mask you wear over your nose.
But does it really make you laugh? Even though it has been names the laughing gas, nitrous oxide does not normally make you laugh. Some of the most common effects are tingling of your limbs, or a sense of heaviness in your limbs.
Overall, nitrous should make you feel very calm. The main goal of using the nitrous is to make you feel more relaxed and less focused on the procedure. If you are anxious or nervous about your upcoming dental procedure you can ask to use the nitrous oxide!
Want to know the best part about nitrous oxide at Shamblott Family Dentistry?? It’s free!
