Many people put off the dentist because they’re afraid of the treatment. Laughing gas helps you stay calm through it, so a visit feels less of an ordeal.
Laughing gas is nitrous oxide blended with oxygen. You breathe it in, your body absorbs it, and it calms you. It has a sweet, pleasant smell, and you feel relaxed and at ease.
- It is one of the safest anti-anxiety options in dentistry, with very few side effects or risks.
- It isn’t addictive, and you stay fully conscious throughout.
- It’s given through a small mask over your nose, which is comfortable and painless. That makes it a good choice for anxious children and for people with mental or physical disabilities.
- You feel calm almost at once. After treatment you breathe pure oxygen for a few minutes, which fully reverses the effects, and you can carry on with your day.
It helps with anything from a single filling to a full smile makeover. At your visit we’ll talk it through and plan your treatment with you.
