{"id":232,"date":"2024-05-10T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T21:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/?p=232"},"modified":"2024-06-10T21:27:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T21:27:13","slug":"will-laughing-gas-nitrous-oxide-put-me-to-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onpointdentistryfrisco.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/10\/will-laughing-gas-nitrous-oxide-put-me-to-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"I Know it\u2019s Called \u201cLaughing Gas\u201d, but Will it Put Me to Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maybe there\u2019s a stubborn loved one in your life who is insistent on being \u201cput under\u201d for intimidating dental work. Or maybe you are that someone. Jokes aside, dental anxiety<\/a> is a real issue, and it can be detrimental if it\u2019s prompting you or a family member to avoid appointments. Your oral health directly affects your general health, so it\u2019s important to attend biannual checkups and get any oral health issues addressed right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s understandable that you might prefer being completely unconscious, and you\u2019re right in thinking that laughing gas<\/a> could help you endure a dental visit. However, it might not be for the reasons you were expecting. Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Beat Around the Bush \u2013 Will Laughing Gas Put Me Under?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In short, no. Not directly. Some patients find laughing gas so relaxing that they happen to doze off during dental treatments. However, this sedation technique doesn\u2019t have the chemical makeup to induce unconsciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laughing gas is a combination of oxygen and nitrous oxide \u2013 which is why you\u2019ll sometimes hear it called \u201cnitrous oxide sedation\u201d. Nitrous oxide is responsible for relaxing the body, dulling discomfort, muting noises and lights, and creating a calming effect. Oxygen helps dilute the gas and makes it easier to maintain safe dosages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With laughing gas, you likely won\u2019t fall unconscious and you\u2019ll likely remember your appointment. But you\u2019ll be so comfortable that you\u2019ll most likely remember it as a positive experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or Not, You Might Want to Stay Awake for Dental Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being completely knocked out for your dental visit might sound nice, but keep in mind it would complicate your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a substance is powerful enough to induce unconsciousness, it\u2019s technically an anesthetic. This means an anesthesiologist would need to monitor your vital signs, you wouldn\u2019t be able to leave until you fully wake, and you\u2019d likely have to find a safe ride to and from the office. Even a simple cleaning could take twice as long and be much more difficult to schedule!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, dentists are often trained to administer mild sedatives like laughing gas themselves. Laughing gas is particularly easy to administer, with dentists often remarking how simple it is to monitor the patient and ensure safe nitrous oxide dosages. The effects also wear off quickly \u2013 so quickly that you\u2019ll likely be able to drive yourself home after your visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, you might find your dental experience to be more pleasant with laughing gas than stronger alternatives! Patients with dental anxiety appreciate that it\u2019s minimally invasive, quick and easy, and calming. If you think laughing gas could encourage you to visit your dentist more often, ask your dentist for a consultation. They\u2019ll be happy to dive into the details and help you determine whether this sedation dentistry option is right for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at On Point Dentistry firmly believes in compassionate patient care. We\u2019re ready to help our patients feel comfortable and welcome, which is why we offer sedation dentistry options for those with dental anxiety. If you want to know more about laughing gas, give our office a call at 469-476-4092 or explore our website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maybe there\u2019s a stubborn loved one in your life who is insistent on being \u201cput under\u201d for intimidating dental work. Or maybe you are that someone. Jokes aside, dental anxiety is a real issue, and it can be detrimental if it\u2019s prompting you or a family member to avoid appointments. Your oral health directly affects […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWill Laughing Gas Put Me to Sleep? | On Point Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have dental anxiety, you might want to be unconscious for your appointment. 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