{"id":105,"date":"2022-07-03T17:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T17:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2022-08-23T17:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T17:24:25","slug":"things-you-should-know-about-nitrous-oxide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/?p=105","title":{"rendered":"4 Essential Things You Should Know About Nitrous Oxide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/patient-reciving-nitrous-oxide-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Child at the dentist receiving nitrous oxide.\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/patient-reciving-nitrous-oxide-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/patient-reciving-nitrous-oxide-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/patient-reciving-nitrous-oxide-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/patient-reciving-nitrous-oxide.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s about time for one of your biannual dental visits, you might already be feeling a little nervous or anxious. But you have nothing to fear; this is a regular part of maintaining a happy and healthy mouth\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation dentistry<\/a> can offer many solutions that are certain to make your experience at the dentist\u2019s office much more comfortable and pleasant. One of these options is nitrous oxide; also called \u201claughing gas.\u201d Here are four essential things that you should know about this treatment option and how it helps patients receive the dental care they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. It Won\u2019t Put You to Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrous oxide is administered to patients through a mask in an oxygen mixture, and despite its common nickname, it will not make you laugh uncontrollably\u2014though you\u2019ll feel calm and euphoric, coupled with a light tingling sensation and some forgetfulness. It also will <strong>not<\/strong> put you to sleep like general anesthesia, and you will remain awake and responsive to verbal commands throughout the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Effects Kick in and Wear Off Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though there are other, more powerful sedation options out there, one major perk of opting for nitrous oxide is the brevity of the effects. Within minutes of being administered the gas, patients begin to feel its effects\u2014and they diminish shortly after the mask is removed. This means that patients who receive nitrous oxide sedation are even able to drive themselves home after their appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It Has Many Benefits Other Than Addressing Dental-Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though most people turn towards sedation dentistry for combating dental-related anxiety, nitrous oxide has many other practical applications. It\u2019s ideal for patients who struggle to remain seated for long periods of time or patients with mouth mobility issues. It also helps your dentist perform longer, complex, or multiple procedures in a single visit. Ultimately, it makes things smoother for both the patient and the dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. It\u2019s Gentle and Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitrous oxide is gentle and can safely be used on children and adults\u2014in fact, it\u2019s been used for over 200 years in the medical world! Although it will depend on your individual health and circumstances, the gas is very safe for the brain, heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys. The only real dangers from using nitrous oxide are the disorienting effects, meaning that you might trip or fall if you stand up too quickly. But since the effects also diminish quickly and there are no \u201changover\u201d effects, you don\u2019t have much to worry about at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, nitrous oxide is just one of the many ways your dentist can make taking care of your mouth much easier on you. If you\u2019re curious about nitrous oxide sedation, don\u2019t hesitate to speak with your dentist to see if it\u2019s a viable option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Travis A. Markle has proudly served patients and families in the Tyler, TX area for several years. Dr. Markle received his dental doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. He is also a Fellow of the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry. If you have any questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation dentistry<\/a> or would like to schedule a visit, you can contact Dr. Markle through his practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernoaksdentaltyler.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or over the phone: (903) 597-7902.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If it\u2019s about time for one of your biannual dental visits, you might already be feeling a little nervous or anxious. But you have nothing to fear; this is a regular part of maintaining a happy and healthy mouth\u2014and sedation dentistry can offer many solutions that are certain to make your experience at the dentist\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Nitrous Oxide | Tyler Dentist | Southern Oaks Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you interested in receiving nitrous oxide during your next dental visit? 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