Nitrous Oxide

Does your child ever feel nervous about visiting the dentist? Does your child’s upcoming treatment make them feel anxious? If so, they may benefit from nitrous oxide sedation at our office. Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a gas that you inhale through a nose mask during dental treatment. As your child breathes in the nitrous oxide, which is mixed with oxygen, they will experience a relaxed, euphoric sensation. Nitrous oxide can help your child feel calm and at ease throughout their treatment. Nitrous oxide sedation is very safe. After your child’s treatment, they will be given 100% oxygen; the effects will wear off within just a few minutes. By the time you and your child leave our office, the nitrous oxide will be out of their system.

During the appointment, Dr. Lamb and our team will place a small, comfortable mask over your child’s nose and ask them to breathe normally. Within just a couple of minutes, the nitrous oxide begins to take effect, and your child will start to feel at ease. They remain fully awake and responsive throughout the entire procedure, which means they can communicate with our team if they need anything. Parents often appreciate that nitrous oxide requires no needles or lengthy preparation — your child simply breathes in the gas mixture, receives their dental care in a relaxed state, and is ready to return to their normal activities shortly after the mask is removed. There are no dietary restrictions before or after the visit, making it one of the most convenient sedation options we offer at All Star Kidz Dental.