North Shore Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Shahram Shadfar, Board Certified Specialist in Children's Dentistry
1150 Marine Drive, Unit 802
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7P 1S8
Some children, feel anxious and need more than just a gentle and calm approach to feel at ease. Nitrous Oxide or “laughing gas” sedation provides a very effective and easy way for children to cope with dental treatment. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen is a blend of two gases, Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide. When inhaled it has a calming and anxiety reducing effect and pain-relieving qualities, most children do not laugh during this sedation. After the conclusion of the appointment, the gas is eliminated from the body following 100% oxygen administration, normal breathing also eliminates Nitrous Oxide from the body. The gas is non-addictive, mild, easily taken and quickly eliminated from the body. During treatment your child will remain conscious and keep all their natural reflexes.