Treatment
Laughing Gas
Nitrous oxide takes the edge off, wears off within minutes, and lets you drive yourself home afterward.
Nitrous oxide, mixed with oxygen and breathed through a small nosepiece. You stay awake and aware, but the anxiety and the sense of time both loosen.
We start the mix low and increase it until you feel settled, so the level is set by you rather than guessed at. At the end you breathe pure oxygen for a few minutes and it clears.
It is the mildest thing we can offer and the easiest to walk away from. For most people who dread the chair, it is enough on its own.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about laughing gas.
Anyone anxious about treatment, anyone with a strong gag reflex, and children who need help sitting still. It is also useful for longer appointments.
Light, warm, slightly floating, and further away from what is happening. Most people describe it as pleasant. You can still talk and answer questions throughout.
It takes effect within a few minutes and clears within about five after we stop. No recovery period and no need for anyone to drive you.
Tell us if you are pregnant, have a blocked nose or a cold, or have a respiratory condition like COPD or emphysema, as any of those can rule it out.
None to speak of. Occasionally people feel briefly lightheaded or queasy, which passes quickly. Eating lightly beforehand helps.
Come and see us
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Call the office or ask for a time online. We will come back to you within a business day, and tell you what it costs first.