The Calming Effects of Nitrous Oxide Gas on Dental Anxiety

If you have dental phobia, getting the dental care you need can be challenging, as dental visits can cause fear, stress and anxiety. Sedation dentistry can change your perspective of dentists and help you have more positive dental experiences. Dr. Karen Ho uses nitrous oxide for dental anxiety at Dentistry on Parkdale, Hamilton, Ontario. This gas helps relieve tension and stress during your treatment so that you can have relaxing dental visits. 

About Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Treatment

Nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas, is a medication used in sedation dentistry. This odourless gas is combined with oxygen and administered through a mask that you wear over your nose during your dental procedure. Nitrous oxide produces a light-headed, relaxing effect, making it easier to stay calm during your treatment. In addition to relieving tension and stress, the gas may act like a numbing agent to reduce pain and discomfort. After your treatment, we’ll give you pure oxygen to breathe to counter the effects of the nitrous oxide gas, so you can drive home safely.

Benefits of Nitrous Oxide for Dentistry

The most significant benefit of nitrous oxide is helping patients have relaxing dental visits. Here are some additional benefits of this medication: 

• Nitrous oxide is safe and effective in relieving dental anxiety with no side effects afterwards
• The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly after your treatment
• Laughing gas produces a calming effect without putting you to sleep
• It’s harmless, so it can be used on children
• The gas reduces gagging and makes it easy for you to endure long or multiple dental treatments

Depending on your treatment, Dr. Ho may combine a local anesthetic with nitrous oxide to ease pain and discomfort during your treatment. Sedation dentistry and anesthesia work hand in hand to give you painless, stress-free dental treatments.

Sedation Dentistry Near Me

Don’t let dental phobia rob you of the quality dental care you need. Contact Dr. Karen Ho from Dentistry on Parkdale, Hamilton, ON, at 905-547-4940 today to learn more about nitrous oxide treatment.

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Dr. Karen Ho is a trusted dentist serving patients of all ages in Hamilton, Ontario. Having studied at prestigious institutes such as McMaster University and University of Toronto and trained at Hartford Hospital (General Practice Residency), she opened her private practice in 2003.

Dr. Ho is committed to lifelong learning as she believes that she can serve her community better by constantly updating herself. She is affiliated with many professional organisations like the Academy of General Dentistry, Institute for Clinical Practice of Pediatric Dentistry, The Dawson Academy Study Club, Niagara Peninsula Dental Diagnostic Study Club, Hamilton Chapter of the Seattle Study Club (Founding Member), and Boston and Tufts Universities.