Some children are given nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas”, to help them relax for dental treatment. Nitrous oxide is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrogen, and it is given through a small breathing mask placed over the child’s nose. The gas is mild, easily taken, and quickly eliminated from the body. The relaxed state it produces in the patient allows them to respond more favorably to treatment. Nitrous Oxide is very safe. Your child will remain fully awake and alert.
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