You’ve probably seen nitrous oxide portrayed comedically many times on sitcoms or cartoons, but these representations are not always true to life. While nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas, it does not make patients giggle hysterically, nor does it make them pass out, reveal guarded secrets, or behave foolishly. Here’s a brief guide to the benefits of using nitrous oxide to help dental patients sit more comfortably and why it is perfectly safe for virtually everyone when administered by a qualified professional.
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