3 Benefits Of Using Nitrous Oxide At The Cosmetic Dentist

Posted on: 25 July 2017

When you go into the cosmetic dentist to have some dental work done, you may feel a bit nervous and unsure of what to expect during your cosmetic dental procedure. Most dentists realize this so they will give you the option of whether or not you would like to use some nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" during the procedure. There are so many benefits that come along with using the nitrous oxide, and many patients opt to use it. This article will discuss 3 benefits in particular that come along with using nitrous oxide while having work done at the cosmetic dentist:

It Creates A Feeling Of Calmness

One of the main reasons why people choose to use nitrous oxide is because it helps to soothe their anxiety and brings on a feeling of being calm that would otherwise be impossible for them while they are at the dentist. The laughing gas got its name because of the pleasurable feeling that it brings on for most people. Once you get to the dentist, they will simply place a mask on your nose that allows you to breathe in the nitrous oxide. You can let them know how it is affecting you so that you can increase or decrease the amount of gas that you are breathing in accordingly.

Increases Pain Threshold

Another awesome benefit of using nitrous oxide for a dental procedure is that it will increase your pain threshold, or in other words, reduce the amount of pain sensation that you are able to feel. This is due to its analgesic properties. This is great for an additional amount of pain relief, for a simple cosmetic dental procedure such as changing out a metal filling for a porcelain one. The pain reduction is also great if you are someone who doesn't react that well to numbing agents and still tend to feel some of what is going on in your mouth.

It Wears Off Quickly

While anesthetics, or other types of sedatives that are used in dentistry, take quite some time to wear off, and several hours before you feel normal again, this is not the case with nitrous oxide. As soon as the procedure is over with, the dental assistant will start having oxygen flow through your mask instead of the nitrous oxide. This quickly clears all of the nitrous oxide out of your system and returns you to feeling normal. This means that you can stand up, walk around, drive, etc. without any issues that would put you at risk.

Contact a company like George J Mendel DMD for more information and assistance. 

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