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Is it safe to have wisdom teeth removed under nitrous oxide?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Yes: Nitrous oxide has been used for many years and has a great safety record.. The use of nitrous oxide plus local anesthesia is typically a pleasant way to have any dental work done.

Answered 2/2/2015

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Short answer yes: Long answer is that for most dental procedures you do not need to another another drug/med to the mix if not really needed. As an anesthesiologist i would not have (make that never) have nitrous oxide delivered in a dental office. Unless it is given by someone trained in using that gas and the proper monitors are used one can get by with local and a little sedation.

Answered 10/27/2012

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Yes: Nitrous oxide is one of the safest gases available. It is very safe to use nitrous oxide while having your wisdom teeth removed.

Answered 10/19/2012

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Yes: Nitrous is a nice adjunct to local anesthesia, nitrous is very safe, lowers anxiety, and raises pain threshold.

Answered 10/3/2016

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