It is the most common type of sedation in the dental office.

Dentists use it to relax patients and relieve their pain(moderate pain) during dental procedures.

Nitrous oxide or laughing gas is what dentists mainly use for this type of sedation, As it is safe, efficient,non-irritant, and won’t put your kid to sleep(the child remains awake and responsive.).

It is the fastest route. It has an anxiolytic and sedative effect, rapid onset, and a short recovery period.

This process of sedation and administration of nitrous oxide is easy, simple, and safe when done by trained professionals.

Your child breaths a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a nosepiece. (This relaxes your child and helps them accept the treatment).
Inhaled sedation procedure takes only a few minutes to become effective and a few minutes to recover from.
Inhalation sedation does not work well in cases of cold or a blocked nose.
During inhaled sedation, your child can feel floating, drowsy (but not asleep), Slightly warm, tingling sensation in the feet or hands.
On the day of the appointment, your child should wear loose clothing. Your child should have a light meal approximately an hour or two before the procedure(no need for fasting).
Avoid greasy/oily food as it can make the child feel nauseous during treatment.
A responsible adult who has parental responsibility should accompany the patient.
You should tell your dentist if anything has changed with your child’s health or medication.