Getting regular dental care is critically important to maintaining a healthy smile, but a lot of people are put off by the dentist. For anxious patients, sedation dentistry can be a great way to feel at ease, even during the most intense procedures.
Nitrous oxide is one of the most common forms of sedation in dentistry. However, some people who’ve heard a little bit about nitrous oxide may have some misgivings about the safety of the sedative. If you want to learn more about “laughing gas,” and clear up some of your questions about safety, here’s a guide that can tell you a little bit more about it.
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