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A member asked:
How does laughing gas work to provide pain relief at the dentist?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sedative: Laughing gas or nitrous oxide is basically a sedative meant to reduce anxiety. It provides a very relaxed feeling. It also somewhat increases the pain threshold. It is not meant to replace a local anesthetic however.
Answered 11/24/2012
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Makes you relaxed: Laughing gas relaxes you or sometimes can make you laugh. Hence, you do not really think about the dental procedure.
Answered 11/24/2012
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