Nitrous Gas
Most children feel comfortable when visiting the dentist. Early exposure to
the dentist helps younger patients to associate the dental office with feeling
of relaxation. Some children however, may feel nervous before their visit or
while sitting in the dental chair. Sometimes they need more than gentle care to
feel relaxed. Nitrous gas is a safe sedative used to help your child relax
during the dental visit while allowing the doctor to effectively treat your
child.
Nitrous gas is a blend of oxygen and nitrous oxide. Before the procedure a
fitted mask is placed over your child's nose and as they breathe, the blend is
absorbed through the lungs. At the end of the treatment, the nitrous gas is
removed and has no lingering effects. One of the side effects during treatment
is a sense of contentment and relaxation one of the reasons why nitrous gas is
also known as "laughing gas".
The use of nitrous gas is very safe as it is rapidly absorbed, is reversible,
and can be adjusted in concentration. Your child is fully conscious and keeps
all of their natural reflexes while absorbing the nitrous gas. If you live in or
around West Covina and are interested in learning more about the use of nitrous
gas during your child's visits, or in other alternatives, please contact our
offices to answer any of your questions or schedule an appointment to find out
if nitrous gas is a suitable option for your child.
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