What you may know as ‘laughing gas,’ children are given a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen to help them remain calm while receiving treatment. This combination of gases is given through a small breathing mask placed over a child’s nose, helping them relax. This is recognized as a safe and effective treatment by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as it is mild, non-addictive, and quickly eliminated from the body. During this treatment, your child will remain fully conscious and keep all natural reflexes. Nitrous oxide is great for a mildly anxious patient or any patient with a sensitive gag reflex. Your child may resume normal activities after their nitrous oxide appointment.