Dental Services
Laughing Gas

Laughing gas is an excellent way to combat anxiety for most dental procedures. The mildest form of sedation that we use, laughing gas is inhaled through a small mask that rests over your nose. Laughing gas is odorless and is used in combination with pure oxygen to induce a feeling of relaxation and well-being during treatment. We can easily customize the level of sedation for each patient, which takes effect within minutes.

Being a mild sedative, you won’t experience any short-term memory loss as you might with other forms of sedation. At the end of treatment, the sedative effect caused by the laughing gas dissipates almost immediately when the mask is removed, and you will be able to return home with zero lasting effects. You don’t even need an escort to or from your appointment if you are using only laughing gas for sedation.

Laughing Gas FAQs

Yes. Laughing gas is frequently used in pediatric sedation dentistry because it’s gentle, safe, and allows children to remain calm during dental procedures.

Effects are usually felt within minutes. Once the gas supply stops, the effects wear off quickly, allowing patients to recover safely and continue daily activities.

Side effects are minimal, but some patients may feel mild nausea, dizziness, or euphoria. These typically resolve quickly once the gas is stopped.

No. Because laughing gas wears off quickly, most patients can drive themselves home safely after dental procedures.

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