Roughly 75% of American adults have dental fear or anxiety, and 5-10% of those people suffer from severe dental phobia. One way dentists help patients who have these issues keep up with their oral health is by administering a method of sedation called nitrous oxide. If you’ve never used nitrous oxide before, you may be wondering how it makes you feel. Does it put you to sleep? Read on to find out more about the effects of nitrous oxide.
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