Nitrous Oxide

Advantages

• Mild pain control / sedation
• Reversible
• No cost
• No prior arrangements needed

Disadvantages

• Mild pain control (may not be enough)
• Mild sedation (may not be enough)
• Reversible (no residual sedation for post op pain control)

Best For

• Mildly fearful patients
• To help “pass the time” of treatment
• Short / easy procedures
• When cost is a factor
• When a ride home is not available