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Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Elk Grove Village IL

Are you fearful of going to the dentist? Does the thought of getting a shot make you uncomfortable? Do you have an active gag reflex? If you answered yes to any of these questions, nitrous oxide sedation might be right for you.

What is nitrous oxide?

Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is a gas used for mild sedation and is a common tool in dentistry. Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless gas that introduces a euphoric feeling that often begins with a tingling sensation or vibrations followed by a feeling of warmth. Deeper levels of sedation may cause you to become sleepy and cause heaviness of the eyelids and a “floating” feeling.

The gas is administered via a hose with a small hood that goes over your nose. It comes from a pressurized tank that mixes oxygen and nitrous oxide together. All you have to do is breathe in normally through your nose to feel the effects of the gas.

Nitrous oxide helps ease patients’ nerves and make several procedures more comfortable. The onset of effects is very quick—only about 30 seconds after inhalation—and ends soon after the patient is no longer breathing in the gas. When the mask is removed, the sensation you feel should go away in just a matter of moments.

Is nitrous oxide safe?

Laughing gas is one of the safer options for mild sedation. More often than not, it is used to calm nerves and dull pain. Nitrous oxide is mixed with oxygen to ensure safety for breathing. There are very few side effects (occasional nausea, vomiting being the most common). Dosage can be adjusted easily and quickly to ensure you aren’t getting too much or too little.

What is nitrous oxide used for?

This mild sedative can be used in a variety of dental procedures. For some nonsurgical procedures, laughing gas alone may do the job. However, it is often used with local anesthetic which numbs parts of your mouth during oral surgery. Local anesthesia is used to numb specific regions to eliminate pain from surgery. The numbness of the anesthesia will last long after the effects of the nitrous oxide go away.

If you are a resident of Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Wood Dale, or surrounding areas, contact the dental office Brian Homann, DDS to discuss if nitrous oxide is a viable option for your dental procedure. If you have anxiety or fear of the dentist, you are not alone. Many people suffer from a fear of the dentist. Dr. Homann’s office uses nitrous oxide for a variety of procedures to calm patients’ nerves and create a relaxing, comfortable environment. If you have any questions about laughing gas or the treatments for which it is available, call the office of Brian Homann, DDS at 847-439-9440.

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Most caring dental staff I’ve ever encountered. Every experience has been extremely professional, from just calling to ask a question to cleanings for my whole family and beyond.

Dr. Homann goes out of his way to make sure you understand each step of the process and are comfortable the whole way. Each member of their team genuinely cares about their patients, and knowing I will have the best care every time I walk in the door makes going to the dentist a whole lot easier. Thank you to all the kind and wonderful staff, you make all the difference.

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Dr. Homan is the best dentist I've ever been to. Most of my co-workers go to Dr. Homan and that's how I heard about him.

I needed a lot of work on my teeth and I'm so glad I found such a great dentist. He explains everything to you and also is very upfront on all posibiltys that's can happen to the tooth he works on and also explains what you can expect after the dental work. He's also very friendly and everyone at the office makes you feel comfortable. Karen and Sandra in the front office are wonderful as well. They also have wonderful dental hygienist. My insurance is not in network with Dr. Homan but it's well worth the extra money to still go to the best!

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Elk Grove Village, IL

Dr. Homann's practice is very clean and up to date. His practice also has televisions to watch when you are getting your teeth cleaned or any other work done which is awesome!

The chairs are very comfortable and the staff is very polite. Dr. Homann is also a very knowledgeable dentist with the ability to make every patient feel calm and comfortable no matter what the situation. He also has done volunteer work for the homeless donating his time and resources to help the less fortunate, if that doesn't let you know what kind of practice this is I don't know what will. I will definitely be coming back here again!

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