Why is dentist use laughing gas?

1. Why Dentists use Laughing Gas Compass Dental SC

2. Why is dentist use laughing gas? • Nitrous oxide was first discovered by an English scientist named Joseph Priestly in 1793, though it wasn’t acknowledged for its medical potential until 1844. In the 1960s, it became a mainstay of dental anesthesia, and has been commonly used ever since! • Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, is a safe and effective sedative agent that can help you relax during your dental procedure.

4. What is Laughing Gas Used for? • Unfortunately, dental anxiety keeps many people from visiting their dentist for much-needed work. If you’re one of them, you’ll be happy to know that laughing gas can help you feel comfortable and relaxed. While the term “laughing gas” may call to mind cartoon-like hijinks, it’s actually a highly effective sedation option that keeps patients calm during dental procedures. • Nitrous oxide, sometimes referred to as “laughing gas,” is an odorless gas that can do wonders to reduce anxiety, especially in children or adults who have previously had a bad experience in the dentist’s chair. It comes with very little risk, but it still needs serious consideration. Before you choose to use laughing gas, either for your child or yourself, it is important to determine if it is the best course to ease the anxiety that can come with a dental visit.

5. Dentists use laughing gas for a number of reasons. • Nitrous oxide can be advantageous in many circumstances. For starters, this anesthetic is great for use with pediatric patients, as this enables them to relax and more easily cooperate. Similarly, it works well for patients with mental or physical disabilities, or for those with a lower pain tolerance, as it can reduce the pain and stress of certain dental procedures. • After about 2-3 minutes, you can expect the nitrous oxide to take full effect. You’ll feel a slight tingling sensation and general numbness throughout the body. Laughing gas essentially puts you in a dreamlike state, but you’ll still be able to answer questions and communicate with your dentist if need be. Once the procedure is complete, the gas exits your body as you breathe (completing the process in about 3-5 minutes). There are no hangover effects to this anesthetic, so you’ll be able to drive home after the procedure!

7. Some of the minor side effects of using laughing gas include: • vomiting • lightheadedness • headache • shivering or sweating • increased drowsiness

8. What Will I Experience If I Have a Dental Procedure Done with Laughing Gas? • When you’re sedated with laughing gas, you’ll remember little from the procedure. Generally, patients who have been given laughing gas experience: • Warm, tingling sensations, particularly in the arms and legs • Feelings of well-being and euphoria; patients may feel as if they’re floating • Sleepiness and difficulty keeping their eyes open • Because of those warm, positive sensations, our patients find nitrous oxide is excellent for helping them overcome fear and anxiety during dental procedures.

9. Effects of Nitrous Oxide • Slow speaking • Difficulty in maintaining his or her balance • Slow response to the questions • Immune from pain, loud noises, and speech • Feel calm and comfortable

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