When you hear the word sedative, what comes to mind? You may think about being knocked out for a medical procedure or becoming comatose or delirious with medication. But not all sedatives have this kind of effect on you.
For dental care, nitrous oxide doesn’t make you unconscious—you stay awake the entire time you receive it. It is a gentler sedative, which means it will not put you to sleep. However, that doesn’t mean it’s ineffective. Keep reading to learn how nitrous oxide works and why you should seriously think about getting it for your next dental appointment.
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