SEDATION

Laij Dental Office offers in house nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help our patients relax and to make dental treatment less stressful and more successful.

Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is a very popular method of minimal sedation. This type of procedure is done using a special nose mask, through which a blend of oxygen and nitrous oxide is pumped. It has a number of unique benefits:

• Minimizes anxiety – Laughing gas will make you feel euphoric, and reduce feelings of fear and anxiety. 

• Reduces feelings of pain and discomfort – Laughing gas has pain-relieving (analgesic) properties. When combined with numbing, this helps ensure you feel absolutely no pain or discomfort throughout your procedure.

• Wears off quickly – Laughing gas lasts only a few minutes, so you can drive yourself home after your procedure, or even go back to work without any serious, prolonged side effects.

If you have any questions about nitrous oxide feel free to give our office a call!