Does laughing gas put you to sleep

Nitrous oxide is an effective, yet safe and gentle, form of sedation that we use with great success at our Queen Anne Dental office. Dental technology has improved in most every area, but nitrous oxide is a constant and has been in use by dentists for well over 100 years!

The objective of nitrous oxide sedation is not to put you to sleep. In fact, it’s helpful for you to be awake enough so that you can let us know if you’re experiencing any discomfort, allowing us to adjust your dosage as necessary.

The effect of sedation with nitrous oxide is to put you completely at ease and help you drift off into a dreamy, but awake, state. It’s often referred to as laughing gas simply because it helps you to relax to the point where nothing bothers you.

Nitrous oxide is so effective because it not only allows you to relax, but also dulls your senses. You know where you are and why you’re there, but you don’t respond to the sounds and activity around you.

It has the added advantage of being effective only as long as the gas is administered. Once we stop it, you will quickly regain your awareness, and be able to get on with your day as usual.

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During the first 15 minutes nitrogen oxide completely disappears before returning to normal activities. Some minor aches and discomforts are normal and fade slowly but are usually mild.

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Does nitrous oxide put you to sleep

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