Nitrous Oxide, or better known as laughing gas, has been used in dentistry since 1863 and is commonly used as a safe and effective for patients looking to appease overly anxious feelings about treatments.
Close to 75% of Americans report some sort of dental anxiety, many citing previous dental experiences, embarrassed by the look of their teeth, phobia of needles, or sensitive gag reflex. Nitrous Oxide is a good option option for many patients seeking to control dental anxiety for any reason.
Nitrous Oxide is an odorless gas inhaled through a mask. Most Nitrous Oxide machines create a combination of 70% nitrous and 30% oxygen which keeps the inhaled sedation technique safe and effective.
Patients under sedation via nitrous have reported feeling:
- A sense of comfortable distance
- Light-headedness
- Tingling in arms and legs
- Euphoria or giddiness
- Tendency to giggle
- Floating sensations
The Smile Station strives for every patient to have the most comfortable dental experience so if you suffer from dental anxiety, please feel free to ask for nitrous oxide.
Source:http://bestdentistnews.com/2012/11/hey-dentists-make-em-laugh/#more-865
R. Eric Emery, DDS
2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314)821-7100
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