Nitrous oxide, sometimes called “laughing gas,” is administered through a small mask that fits comfortably over your nose to help you relax. It is not intended to put you to sleep. Instead, you will be able to hear and respond to any requests or directions the dentist in Redwood City may have, but you’ll be completely relaxed and pain-free.
One significant benefit of sedation with laughing gas is that the effects wear off within minutes once you remove the mask, so you will be able to drive yourself home after treatment and go about the rest of your day just as you normally would.