2650 East Pinon Frontage Rd, Bldg 300, Farmington, NM 87402
505-327-3331Over the past several decades, dentists have begun to use nitrous oxide can be used to help relax patients who suffer from ailments like dental anxiety. For a better understanding of nitrous oxide, here are some fundamental facts:
– Nitrous oxide is a combination of nitrogen and oxygen which can function as a mild sedative that is most often inhaled to help with dental anxiety and discomfort.
– Nitrous oxide is sometimes called “laughing gas.” This is because it can often make a person feel light-headed or relaxed for a while, which causes some patients to laugh.
–Nitrous oxide is completely safe and harmless in controlled doses.
–Nitrous oxide is administered through the use of a small mask that fits over a patient’s nose and mouth.
– Nitrous oxide is considered the mildest form of sedative. You can likely even drive yourself home after your dental procedure.
– Nitrous oxide wears off very quickly after the gas mask has been removed.
If you are seeking to restore your smile with the help of nitrous oxide, or enhance your smile further, contact Dr. Jack Smalley and our team at Jack O. Smalley, DDS. You can reach us by calling 505-327-3331. You can book a reservation with our dentist in Farmington, New Mexico. Contact us for a better smile today.