Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Gentle, Safe Relief —to Ease Your Dental Experience
This light, fast-acting sedation option keeps you relaxed and comfortable while staying fully awake and in control.
At Burloak Centre Dentistry, our practice revolves around you, and we are dedicated to providing gentle, convenient care for residents of Oakville and surrounding areas. We understand that many people suffer from nervousness, or even fear, when visiting a dentist. For some patients, the anxiousness simply fades away as they receive gentle treatment in our comfortable office, delivered by people who actually care. However, fear is not always easily overcome. Therefore, Nitrous Gas is an invaluable service for countless patients, who find it impossible to relax in a dental office.
Benefits of Nitrous Gas
We do not use general anesthesia, as you would expect in a hospital setting. There are several levels of Nitrous Gas, none of which force unconsciousness. You will be conscious, in control of your body, and able to communicate at all times. Although you may become so relaxed that you drift off to sleep, you will be able to wake at any time. The most obvious benefit is the ability to relax for high-fear patients. Nitrous Gas may also be beneficial for:
- Patients with a strong gag reflex
- Busy individuals who wish to complete treatment in fewer appointments
- Claustrophobic people
- Hyper or frightened children (nitrous gas)
- Anyone who wants help relaxing
Summary
Our goal is to give you a healthy, beautiful smile with a dental experience so wonderful it makes you feel like using that smile. Call us at (905) 581-4436 and schedule an appointment to discover how relaxing, convenient, and pleasant dentistry can be.
Questions & Answers
Preventive care is the cornerstone of long-term oral health. Here are some common questions to help you understand how regular hygiene visits and good habits can protect your smile.
Nitrous Oxide, often called “laughing gas,” is a safe and gentle sedative that is inhaled through a small nose mask during dental treatment. It helps reduce anxiety, ease nervousness, and create a more relaxed, comfortable experience while still allowing you to remain fully conscious.
No. You will remain awake throughout your appointment. Nitrous Oxide simply helps you feel calm and at ease, while still allowing you to communicate and respond to your dental team during treatment.
Yes. Nitrous Oxide is one of the safest and most commonly used dental sedation methods. It has been used successfully in dentistry for decades and is carefully monitored to ensure patient comfort and safety.
In most cases, yes. The effects of Nitrous Oxide wear off within minutes after the mask is removed, allowing most patients to safely drive themselves home and resume their normal daily activities.
Yes. Nitrous Oxide is widely used in pediatric dentistry and is considered very safe for children. It helps young patients feel relaxed and comfortable, making dental visits a more positive experience.
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At Burloak Centre Dentistry, our practice revolves around you, and we are dedicated to providing gentle, convenient care for residents of Oakville and surrounding areas.
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Burloak Centre Dentistry
3527 Wyecroft Rd Unit K1B,
Oakville, ON L6L0B6
Clinic Hours:
Mon-Wed: 9:00AM–8:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM–05:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM–03:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM–03:00PM
Sunday: Closed
