Happy Gas (nitrous oxide) for dental procedures
- Nitrous oxide is a gas and is commonly known as happy gas or laughing gas. The gas is given through a small nosepiece, and your child will be awake throughout the procedure.
- Suitable Ages from around 5 through to adult
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- Nitrous oxide gas helps relax and reduce pain and anxiety during dental procedures.
- You need to give consent before your child has sedation.
- Children usually recover quickly from the effects of nitrous oxide gas sedation.
- Fasting 2 hours prior required
- want more information on Nitrous oxide and dentistry? ADA Policies – Relative Analgesia
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