Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, has been used in dentistry for over 150 years to help patients relax and reduce pain during dental procedures. It is a safe and effective sedative that can be used for both children and adults.
Laughing gas is administered through a mask that fits over the patient's nose. The gas is inhaled and takes effect within a few minutes. Patients typically feel relaxed and euphoric, and they may experience some tingling or numbness in their hands and feet. Laughing gas does not put patients to sleep, so they remain conscious and able to respond to the dentist's instructions.
