Question 1

what is the definition or description of: nitrous oxide allergy?

Accepted Answer

N2O Allergy: An allergy to the inhalation agent, N2O.

Question 2

i was wondering what are the effects of using nitrous oxide (as a drug)?

Accepted Answer

Death: There have been cases where kids broke into a dental office to use nitrous oxide. Some of them died! no joke.

Question 3

for how long should a patient stay on oxygen after being on nitrous oxide?

Accepted Answer

Not Long: There is a theoretical concern that after discontinuing the inhalation of nitrous oxide, the rapid transfer of the gas from the body into the lungs to be exhaled, could displace oxygen from the lung.  Breathing oxygen for a few minutes should prevent this.  Once a patient is awake and breathing normally, there is little to no risk.

Question 4

what anesthetic alternatives exist for nitrous oxide if a person was allergic to it?

Accepted Answer

Many: Allergic reactions to nitrous oxide are extremely rare.  However, if a true allergy exists, there are many alternatives depending on the indication for anesthesia.  Sedation can be achieved with intravenous agents and if general anesthesia is required, volatile anesthetics can be used.

Question 5

can a dental assistant be licensed to administer nitrous oxide in many states?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most if all states require an rda to have taken a certification class in the administration of nitrous oxide before doing so.   Nitrous oxide administration must be closely monitored by a  dentist at that location as well.

Question 6

at a dentist, which do you prefer, nitrous oxide, or sedation? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sedation vs Nitrous : Great question. Nitrous is a better and more complete anesthetic, since it not only sedates but also controls pain. "sedation" is intravenous medication or a pill given an hour before the procedure, that sedates but does not control pain. Your dentist will also use local anesthetics to control pain. There is research tying nitrous to permanent mild brain damage in mammals (rats). Your call.

Question 7

is a 50-50 ratio of nitrous oxide-oxygen usually enough to make a teen patient sleepy/drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should be more than enough since most adult patients get to that on 50/50 or less.

Question 8

went to dentist and got lidocaine, septocaine, and nitrous oxide. is this a normal combination?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Using local anesthetic and nitrous oxide together usually increases the chances that the patient will be more relaxed for their dental appointment.

Question 9

where can i find info on dentists and staff in ohio that use nitrous oxide?  i am deathly afraid of the dentist but really cannot hold off the visit?

Accepted Answer

Dental associations: The american dental association, ada.Org, can answer many of your questions and help you find a dentist who uses sedation. The american society of dental anesthesiologists, www.Asdahq.Org, also has good information. You will be able to find a dentist in ohio who can take good care of you, so that you don't put off dental problems for too long.  Good luck!

Question 10

why wont my dentist use nitrous oxide? im getting a root canal, and im really nervous. i asked if i could get nitrous oxide during the procedure, but my dentist said it wasnt necessary and he doesnt like using it. why? my friend had nitrous during he

Accepted Answer

Each : Each dentist practices differently. Many dentists do not use nitrous oxide (laughing gas).  Some possible reasons include that whoever is monitoring and administering it needs specific training.  The equipment required takes up space in the dentistâ€™s office.  Both the equipment and the nitrous oxide are expensive. Some people do not achieve adequate sedations.  Sometimes a patient can become over -sedated and that can lead to dizziness, a sense of spinning and hallucinations.  Finally, if the dental staff repeatedly breath in nitrous oxide, it could potentially impact their health.

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I was wondering what are the effects of using nitrous oxide (as a drug)?

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For how long should a patient stay on oxygen after being on nitrous oxide?

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What anesthetic alternatives exist for nitrous oxide if a person was allergic to it?

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Can a dental assistant be licensed to administer nitrous oxide in many states?

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At a dentist, which do you prefer, nitrous oxide, or sedation? what should i do?

A member asked:

Is a 50-50 ratio of nitrous oxide-oxygen usually enough to make a teen patient sleepy/drowsy?

A member asked:

Went to dentist and got lidocaine, septocaine, and nitrous oxide. is this a normal combination?

A member asked:

Where can i find info on dentists and staff in ohio that use nitrous oxide? i am deathly afraid of the dentist but really cannot hold off the visit?

A member asked:

Why wont my dentist use nitrous oxide? im getting a root canal, and im really nervous. i asked if i could get nitrous oxide during the procedure, but my dentist said it wasnt necessary and he doesnt like using it. why? my friend had nitrous during he

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