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Use of nitrous oxide sedation

Are you or your child receiving treatment involving nitrous oxide sedation? Or will you be using it yourself in your work environment? This page provides a general overview of nitrous oxide sedation.

What is nitrous oxide sedation?

During the procedure, you breathe in a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide through a mask. You continue to breathe normally. After a few minutes, you will begin to feel the effects of the nitrous oxide. It has a calming effect, allowing you to undergo the treatment in a relaxed state. You will remain conscious, but your senses will become less acute. This alleviates any anxiety you may feel. You will be closely monitored while the nitrous oxide is administered. We will monitor your breathing and your physical response to the sedation. Our specialists administer nitrous oxide in a completely safe and reliable manner.

How does nitrous oxide sedation work?

During the procedure, a patient is given a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide through a mask covering their nose or mouth. The oxygen content of this mixture is at least 50%. The practitioner can then slowly increase the percentage of nitrous oxide in the mixture until the optimal ratio of nitrous oxide to oxygen is reached. At this level, the patient will feel much calmer and more relaxed, yet remain conscious.

If you feel anxious about undergoing dental treatment, sedation using laughing gas can provide a comfortable alternative. Thanks to our professional approach, using laughing gas is completely safe and carries no risks. Our anxiety dentist will administer the laughing gas. They take the time to carry out the treatment so that you feel at ease. Read on to find out what you can expect from the anxiety dentist.

• It is safe, familiar and calming
• Suitable for anxious people of all ages
• Treatment by a professional anxiety dentist

Laughing gas sedation is suitable for all ages. It is a common aid for anxious children and adults alike. When you choose laughing gas sedation, we will first go through your medical history. Together, we will establish whether it is suitable for your treatment. We will inform and prepare you thoroughly. This ensures that you know what to expect. If laughing gas is not the right solution for you, light anaesthesia is also an option.

Laughing gas sedation has been used in dentistry since 1986. It is used in healthcare for a wide range of patients. It is used to treat children and adults with dental anxiety, people with intellectual disabilities, people with an extreme gag reflex, people with a fear of needles (e.g. vaccinations) and people with a fear of certain cosmetic or plastic procedures. It is also used to provide comfort during many standard medical procedures and treatments.

Is anything covered by insurance?

Dental costs for administering nitrous oxide can be submitted to your Dutch health insurer under codes B10, B11 or B12. In most cases, basic insurance covers this. The practitioner must submit an authorisation to the insurer for the costs to be reimbursed.

Are there any side effects?

The administration of nitrous oxide is a safe, child-friendly procedure. The mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen creates a safe form of intoxication that alleviates the patient’s concerns about the treatment. Patients may experience euphoria or a laughing fit, but as the practitioner, you will try to prevent this. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.

You can find more information about laughing gas sedation on our supplier’s website: www.grodenta.com. For urgent enquiries, please call 013 523 0230 or email info@grodenta.com.