Especially patients with anxiety know it, the queasy feeling before the next visit to the dentist. Restlessness and nervousness accompany one out of concern for pain, memories of bad experiences are revived:
This does not have to be!
With a nitrous oxide treatment, the stay in the practice turns into a relaxing experience.
Using a nasal mask, the odorless and colorless gas nitrous oxide is inhaled and passes through the lungs into the bloodstream and eventually into the central nervous system. There it unfolds its effect:
- anxiety-relieving
- relaxing
- Pain reducing
Our patients report that nitrous oxide treatment feels like a mild intoxication, arms and legs become heavy, and a blissful feeling of indifference spreads.
Nevertheless, in contrast to anesthesia, in which the patient loses consciousness and must be artificially ventilated, with nitrous oxide sedation the patient remains conscious the entire time, is responsive and can follow the dentist’s instructions.
Besides, time flies.
At the end of the treatment, the patient breathes in pure oxygen and is then immediately ready to go again – only totally deeply relaxed.
The term sedation thus stands for calming and relaxation.
Nitrous oxide sedation is a very safe procedure thanks to modern control technology. The effect sets in very quickly and subsides just as quickly. During treatment, pulse, blood pressure and blood oxygen saturation are recorded and monitored.
This attractive method is suitable for almost all people, there are only a few exceptions (for example, people suffering from epilepsy).
In addition to patients with anxiety, this technique is also suitable for patients with a strong gag reflex, as this is eliminated by treatment with nitrous oxide.
By the way, the name “laughing gas” has nothing to do with the fact that you get a laughing fit when you consume the gas – it dates back to the 19th century, when consumers began to sway at parties, making the other guests laugh.
By the way, the cost is cheaper than expected:
For one hour of sedation you invest 80 euros.
If you are interested in this literally intoxicating / interesting treatment option, we will be happy to advise you
