Nitrous Oxide

Sedation Dentistry in Prairie Village, KS

Dental sedation is a safe and effective way to reduce dental anxiety and phobias during your visit to Mark J. Gordon, DDS. Utilizing the most advanced methods of sedation dentistry, Dr. Gordon can produce absolute comfort during your dental procedures to offer you a pleasant experience. Please call us if you have any questions about dental sedation.

Nitrous Oxide / Laughing Gas

Nitrous Oxide is a sweet-smelling, non-irritating, colorless gas which you can breathe through a small mask covering your nose.

Nitrous Oxide has been the primary means of sedation in dentistry for many years.

The patient can respond to questions asked of them and remain in control of all bodily functions.

The patient may experience mild amnesia and may fall asleep, not remembering all of what happened during their appointment.

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Benefits of using Laughing Gas

• The depth of sedation can be altered at any time to increase or decrease sedation.
• There is no after effect such as a “hangover”.
• Inhalation sedation is safe with no side effects on your heart and lungs, etc.
• Inhalation sedation is very effective in minimizing gagging.
• It works rapidly as it reaches the brain within 20 seconds. In as little as 2-3 minutes, its relaxation and pain-killing properties develop.

Reasons to not use Nitrous Oxide

Though there are no major contraindications to using nitrous oxide, you may not want to use it if you have emphysema, MS, pregnancy, a cold or other difficulties with breathing.