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Why do doctors not have nitrous oxide for those undergoing needle sticks?

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Regulations: The use of n2o is regulated and controlled by several agencies to assure patient and provider safety and minimize exposure. Have a look at the complexities here: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0049020/.

Answered 12/16/2012

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Not practical: For just the needle pinch ther is topical an aesthetic , vibrating needles and topical patch to numb the area before the needle.

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Dr. David May answered

You could: If that is what is keeping you from getting needed work done, I am sure there are dentists willing to use nitrous for as little as as much of the procedure as needed. As long as you are willing to pay the extra cost.

Answered 12/17/2012

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