Laughing gas, known also by its formal name nitrous oxide, is used as a mild sedative in dentistry. It doesn’t smell and you can’t see it, but it helps you relax quickly in order to complete your dental procedure. You’ve heard of laughing gas, and maybe you’ve even received it during a procedure. But what exactly does this gas do, when it is used, and should you be worried about its effects? Here’s everything you want to know about nitrous oxide as used in dentistry!
An article by Dr. Karan Kamboh. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: SPOTLIGHT ON LAUGHING GAS: EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS FORM OF SEDATION DENTISTRY
