Why is dentist use laughing gas?

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Why Dentists use Laughing Gas
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Why is dentist use laughing gas?

• Nitrous oxide was first discovered by an English
  scientist named Joseph Priestly in 1793, though
  it wasnt 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.

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What is Laughing Gas Used for?

• Unfortunately, dental anxiety keeps many people
  from visiting their dentist for much-needed work.
  If youre one of them, youll 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, its 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
  dentists 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.

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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. Youll feel a
  slight tingling sensation and general numbness
  throughout the body. Laughing gas essentially
  puts you in a dreamlike state, but youll 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 youll be able to drive home after the
  procedure!

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Some of the minor side effects of using laughing
gas include

• vomiting
• lightheadedness
• headache
• shivering or sweating
• increased drowsiness

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What Will I Experience If I Have a Dental
Procedure Done with Laughing Gas?

• When youre sedated with laughing gas, youll
  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 theyre 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.

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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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