Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, known to many as laughing gas, has been used as the primary means of sedation dentistry for many years. In fact over 1/3 of all dentists in the U.S. use nitrous oxide for sedation dentistry today.

Advantages of Nitrous Oxide

There are many benefits to using nitrous oxide to ease your anxiety prior to restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedures.

• It works well for mild to moderate anxiety
• It works very rapidly
• The level of sedation can be easily and accurately controlled
• There is a safety feature on our machine that insures you receive the right mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide
• It can be used for any appointment length
• It has an analgesic affect (it reduces pain)
• There are very few side effects
• You can drive to and from your appointment
• You can return to normal activities immediately

Nitrous shouldn't be used if you have respiratory problems like asthma or emphysema, so make sure to tell Dr. Ikuta about these conditions before your appointment.

If you are located in the Fresno, Visalia or Reedley area and would like to learn more about nitrous oxide or sedation dentistry, please contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.