Looking at the calendar, you realize that you have a dental appointment coming up, and it’s causing some anxiety. You know the importance of regular checkups and cleanings, but you become nervous at the idea of sitting in a treatment chair. This is an all-too-common reaction for millions of children and adults, and it is why so many dentists provide nitrous oxide as a form of sedation. But how safe is it? Read on to learn why you don’t need to worry when it comes to receiving nitrous oxide as well as how it can change the way you visit the dentist.
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