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If you\u2019re afraid of the dentist, you might\u2019ve been pretty content to coast along without scheduling an appointment. But the gap between your last checkup and cleaning and the present is getting wider and wider, and you know arranging an appointment is best for your oral health. Maybe you\u2019re thinking to yourself, \u201cif only I could just be mildly sedated, that would make my experience much easier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedation dentistry<\/a> is offered with patients like you in mind. Options such as laughing gas are great for promoting comfort and calm, but some worry about their safety. Fortunately, that\u2019s not something you have to be concerned about! Here are three reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Nitrous Oxide is A Mild Combination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laughing gas, a.k.a. nitrous oxide sedation, is inherently a rather mild chemical combination. Nitrous oxide and oxygen create a non-addictive, non-allergic gas that provides analgesia<\/em>. In other words, you\u2019ll still be conscious and able to respond to your dentist, but external stimulation will seem dull, pain will be muted or non-existent, and your tense muscles will relax. Even children can receive laughing gas, and the effects are so tame that most patients are able to drive themselves home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. There Are Abundant Safety Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that many chemicals need to be administered in proper ratios to be safe, and nitrous oxide is no different in that regard. However, the machine that pumps the gas has an abundant amount of safety features to ensure the gas stays at 70% nitrous oxide and 30% oxide. If oxygen levels dip below 30%, for example, the fail-safe system will be automatically triggered to shut off the gas and switch to delivering the ambient, nitrous-free office air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Laughing Gas has Official Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both the ADA (American Dental Association) and FDA approve of the use of laughing gas in dentistry and agree that it is a safe and effective method of sedation. U.S. dentists have been using it since the 1860\u2019s \u2013 which means plenty of research verifies its safety. Medical professionals generally agree that laughing gas is simple to deliver and a great option for patients who struggle with dental anxiety or are uncomfortable while sitting still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been putting off your next checkup and cleaning<\/a> for one reason or another, it\u2019s absolutely worth talking to your dentist about nitrous oxide sedation. This could very well be a life-changing accommodation, so don\u2019t hesitate to call them and ask for more details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sean M. Altenbach<\/a> earned his dental degree from the University of Florida and is certified by the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He\u2019s been voted a \u201ctopDentist\u201d in Jacksonville Magazine<\/em> multiple times for his skills, but his patient care is top-notch as well! Dr. Altenbach wants you to be comfortable during your treatment and to help make your experience a positive one in any way that he can. If you think laughing gas would be a helpful solution, he\u2019d be happy to discuss the option with you. To contact<\/a> Dr. Altenbach\u2019s office, call 904-448-0441.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re afraid of the dentist, you might\u2019ve been pretty content to coast along without scheduling an appointment. But the gap between your last checkup and cleaning and the present is getting wider and wider, and you know arranging an appointment is best for your oral health. Maybe you\u2019re thinking to yourself, \u201cif only I […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n3 Reasons Why Laughing Gas is Safe | Altenbach Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If the idea of a dental visit makes you nervous, laughing gas can seem appealing \u2013 but is it safe? 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