Happy Gas (nitrous oxide) for dental procedures

  1. 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.
  2. Suitable Ages from around 5 through to adult
    • 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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