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Can you tell me about nitrous oxide (n2o), or laughing gas, is commonly used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery. how many m?

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It is : Used because wears off very quickly

Answered 8/26/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Safe and effective: It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects. It is easily administered and recovery takes a few minutes.

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