What to know about N2O
Happy “Tooth-Day”!
Farah Flossit here, wishing you a fun-filled day:)
Most of us have heard of or even used “laughing gas” at the dentist. Many parents are hesitant or even fearful to have their children use Nitrous Oxide (AKA-Laughing Gas). Because there are these common concerns & feelings of uncertainty, today’s report will be focused on the use of N2O & why it is a safe option when needed.
While most parents hope that their children will love going to the dentist, there are some children that feel anxious, fearful, or have special needs. Casa Smiles does their very best to make every child’s experience a great one, but as Pediatric Dentists, we have a lot of experience with all types of children & we are ready to accommodate each individual patient as needed. A safe go-to is Nitrous. We want to make your child feel special & relaxed.
Nitrous Oxide is a blend of 2 gases–Oxygen & Nitrous Oxide. A fitted mask is placed over the nose and the patient breaths normally. The child will smell a faint, sweet aroma & experience a sense of relaxation. If your child is sensitive to sights, sounds, or sensations of dental treatment, N2O can be very helpful. Nitrous is considered to be very safe–the safest sedative in dentistry. It has a rapid onset, is well tolerated, it’s reversible, can be adjusted in various concentrations, & is non-allergic. The patient remains fully conscious & capable of responding to questions/requests. At the end of the treatment, any effects will be eliminated in a short period of time & has no lingering effects. We at Casa Smiles realize that not all children are the same. The use of Nitrous may not be effective for some children, but it may ease feelings of anxiety in some patients & get them through their dental treatments.
We encourage parents to ask questions & clear up any uncertainties that they may have. After all, we both want the best for your child! I hope the information provided today was helpful & informative.
Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!
I look forward to chatting with you all next week!
In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/casasmilespediatricdentistryandorthodontics?pnref=lhc. Instagram http://instagram.com/casasmiles/, Twitter https://twitter.com/casa_smiles, Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-smiles-pediatric-dentistry-and-orthodontics-coral-gables & Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/casasmiles/ to hear all about our daily news! You can always call or email us with any questions, concerns, to make an appointment, or for a complimentary Ortho Consultation http://www.casasmiles.com/contact-us/.
Your Friend,
Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)
