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ntrous oxide
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Nitrous Oxide is a sweet
smelling, non irritating, colorless gas which you can
breathe.
Nitrous Oxide has been the the primary means of sedation
in dentistry for many years. Nitrous oxide is safe, the
patient receives 50-70% oxygen with no less than 30% nitrous
oxide.
The patient is able to breathe on their own 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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There are many advantages to using Nitrous Oxide
- The depth of sedation can be altered
at any time to increase of decrease sedation.
- There is no after effect such as
a "hangover
- Inhalation sedation is safe with
no side effects on you heart and lung, etc.
- Inhalation sedation is very effective
in minimizing gagging.
- It works rapidly as it reaches
the brain within 20 seconds. In as few 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,
exotic chest problems, M.S., a cold or other difficulties
with breathing.
You may want to ask your dentist for a "5 minute
trial" to see how you feel with this type of sedation
method before proceeding.
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