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Nitrous Oxide

May 18 • 1 minute read

Nitrous Oxide
 
What is it?
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or nitrous, is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula N2O
-colourless
-non-flammable gas
-slight metallic taste
 
Dental Uses
-conscious sedation
-the patient is relaxed
-rapidly dissolves into the bloodstream and affects the brain immediately or within seconds
-can cause feelings of euphoria and calmness
-laughing
-helps to reduce pain
-reduce anxiety
-allows extensive dental treatment to be done at one time
-most people have NO adverse side effects or complications
 
If you are considering Nitrous Oxide for your dental treatment. Speak with your dentist!

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