Nitrous Oxide

Do you have dental anxiety and avoid going to the dentist? Regretfully, doing so may harm your general and dental health. Belmar Smiles can help manage your fear and anxiety with our dental sedation options. We offer nitrous oxide, a safe and effective inhaled sedative that will allow you to relax and calm down during dental procedures.

What is Nitrous Oxide?

Often called “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is a short-acting dental sedative that helps patients feel at ease and calm throughout dental treatments and procedures. Using a nosepiece or mask, you inhale this colorless, sweet-smelling, non-irritating gas.

Laughing gas is one of the most widely used sedatives in dentistry because it acts rapidly and doesn’t make you feel drowsy after the procedure. Laughing gas works well for quick or straightforward dental procedures. It is also ideal for patients with a mild form of anxiety and most.

How can Laughing Gas Help?

Nitrous oxide slows down your nervous system, resulting in a pleasant and calm feeling. It reduces discomfort and anxiety, allowing you to go through your dental procedures easily. You’ll feel relaxed but not enough to fall asleep. When sedated with nitrous oxide, you will remain awake and be able to respond to our dentist’s instructions and queries.

You will experience the effects of laughing gas within three to five minutes of inhaling it. You might experience feelings of calm, contentment, relaxation, and dizziness. Additionally, you may feel mild tingling in your arms and legs. However, each person may experience the consequences differently.

Benefits of Using Laughing Gas for Anxiety-Free Dentistry

The most crucial benefit of nitrous oxide is its ability to lower anxiety. Patients may delay required treatments and procedures due to dental-related fears and anxiety. Nitrous oxide has the potential to help people who need dental care.

As far as inhaled sedation goes, nitrous oxide is generally safe. Five to ten minutes after the sedative has left your system, its effects will be totally gone. You can immediately resume driving after receiving treatment since nitrous oxide is a short-acting sedative. Because nitrous oxide is the safest form of sedation, it is the most often suggested sedative for children.

Nitrous oxide works fast, is easy to administer, and is very effective. Best of all, it does not need needles to help you.

Mild and Safe Sedation with Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide may be the answer you need if anxiety is preventing you or your children from attending dental appointments. Belmar Smiles offers nitrous oxide for stress-free dental visits. It is the mildest and safest form of sedation that can help your entire family attain optimal oral health.