Conscious Sedation is the use of Nitrous Oxide (or laughing gas), which is a compound of Nitrogen and Oxygen applied through a nose mask to make a patient feel more calm and relaxed during a dental procedure. Unlike general anesthesia, when a patient is treated with conscious sedation, he/she is awake during the procedure and capable of thinking rationally. This technique is very safe and the recovery is immediately after the gas delivery stops. If your child is very anxious about an upcoming dental procedure, please contact our team to enquire about the possibility of using the conscious sedation technique as part of the treatment.