{"id":46,"date":"2022-06-02T18:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T18:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desertspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2022-07-15T18:41:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T18:41:45","slug":"who-is-a-good-candidate-for-nitrous-oxide-sedation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.desertspringsdental.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/02\/who-is-a-good-candidate-for-nitrous-oxide-sedation\/","title":{"rendered":"Nitrous Oxide: What Is It & Who\u2019s A Candidate for It?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019d rather be anywhere else in the world than the dentist\u2019s office, you aren\u2019t alone! In fact, it\u2019s estimated that roughly 75% of Americans experience mild to severe dental-related anxiety. Whether it\u2019s the sound of the drill, the sight of the needles, or previous trauma from a past visit, there are many things that can make you uneasy once you sit down in the dental chair. But fortunately, nitrous oxide sedation<\/a> is an option that allows you to receive the dental work you need without any of the stress! Keep reading to learn more about this sedation method and what determines a patient\u2019s eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Nitrous Oxide Sedation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the primary uses of sedation dentistry is to assist patients that suffer with dental-related anxiety\u2014and nitrous oxide is perfect for this. Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is one of the most used sedation methods available. This odorless, colorless gas has been administered to patients since the 1800\u2019s for the pleasurable sensations that it instills. Your dentist will place a nose mask on your face, and after a few minutes of breathing in the gas you will begin to experience its euphoric effects and enter a deep state of relaxation. You will remain conscious and able to respond to verbal commands, but your arms and legs will feel heavy, you\u2019ll feel a little warm and fuzzy, and you might feel like you want to doze off\u2014but you won\u2019t! Once the dental work is done, the nitrous is turned off and you will feel back to normal within minutes of breathing regular oxygen; you can even drive yourself home in most cases!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nitrous oxide is advantageous for both patients and their dentists alike, and comes with several different benefits including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n