Will Nitrous Oxide Put Me to Sleep?

If you struggle with dental anxiety, or you need a dental procedure, nitrous oxide can help you sit back and relax while in the dentist’s chair. More commonly known as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is an inhaled sedative used to keep a patient comfortable while performing necessary dental treatments. Although it is part of sleep dentistry, laughing gas will not render you unconscious. You don’t have to worry about being put to sleep. Here’s what you can expect when choosing nitrous oxide.

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