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If your child is feeling a little unenthusiastic or uneasy about their upcoming dental visit, you might be wondering if there are any solutions for ensuring that their visit goes as smoothly as possible. Sedation dentistry<\/a> is often used to achieve this, and of these treatment options, one of the most common solutions is nitrous oxide, also called \u201claughing gas.\u201d Here are three essential things that you should know about nitrous oxide so that you can rest assured it\u2019s a viable answer for your child\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. It\u2019s Gentle, Safe, and Won\u2019t Put You to Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite its nickname, nitrous oxide will not make your child begin laughing uncontrollably\u2014although they\u2019ll certainly feel calm, euphoric, and completely at ease! The gas is safely and gently administered with a mixture of oxygen through a nasal mask, and the amount of nitrous can be adjusted throughout the appointment as needed. Nitrous oxide will not put a patient to sleep like general anesthesia would, and your child will remain awake and totally responsive to verbal commands throughout their visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Effects Kick In & Wear Off Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though there are other sedation options out there, one major perk of opting for nitrous oxide is the brevity of the effects. Effects are felt within minutes of being administered the gas, and they diminish shortly after the mask is removed. Your child won\u2019t have to deal with any lingering hangover effects and will quickly begin feeling back to normal by the time you\u2019re heading home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. It Has Many Benefits Outside of Addressing Dental-Related Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although most people turn towards sedation dentistry for combating dental-related anxiety, especially in younger patients, nitrous oxide has many other practical applications. It\u2019s also ideal for patients who struggle to remain seated for long periods of time or patients with mouth mobility issues. It also helps your dentist perform longer, complex, or multiple procedures in a single visit. Ultimately, it makes things smoother for both the patient and the dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nitrous oxide is gentle and can safely be used on children and adults\u2014in fact, it\u2019s been used for over 200 years in the medical world! You can rest assured that it\u2019s a great option for your child if they\u2019re dreading their upcoming dental visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Matt Strumpf received his dental doctorate from Midwestern University and completed his pediatric specialty training at the University of Illinois Chicago. His practice in Inver Grove Heights is thrilled to offer a wide range of pediatric dental services. If you have any questions about nitrous oxide sedation or need to schedule a visit for your little one, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the practice online<\/a> or by phone for assistance: (651) 450-6111.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If your child is feeling a little unenthusiastic or uneasy about their upcoming dental visit, you might be wondering if there are any solutions for ensuring that their visit goes as smoothly as possible. Sedation dentistry is often used to achieve this, and of these treatment options, one of the most common solutions is nitrous […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThings To Know Before Receiving Nitrous Oxide | Mighty Molars<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If your child has an upcoming dental visit they aren\u2019t too excited about, nitrous oxide sedation might be a good option. 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