We understand that many parents want to learn about the procedures being used during treatment of their children. This section features links to Patient Education articles on specific topics, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, please contact our office, and the staff will be happy to assist you.
What is Nitrous Oxide?
- Happy Air
- Laughing Gas
- Medicated Air
Fear of pain is the #1 reason people avoid coming to the dentist! Nitrous Oxide helps patients overcome this fear. Relaxation and a feeling of well-being results from breathing a mixture of oxygen, air, and a mild anesthetic gas (nitrous oxide) through a nose mask.
Please remember: Nitrous Oxide in NO way resembles General Anesthesia. The patient remains alert and able to follow the doctor’s instructions.
What can “Happy Air” do for your child?
- It eliminates fear, nervousness, and tension associated with dental procedures.
- It allows a patient to breathe more oxygen than he/she can from air while enjoying a remarkable depth of relaxation
- It drastically minimizes feelings of discomfort
- It usually produces feelings of warmth and security as well as a pleasant, “floaty” feeling.
- It permits needed injections of local anesthetic without discomfort.
- It allows our patient to leave the office rested and alert with no side effects.