An estimated 75% of adults in the United States have some fear or anxiety associated with the dentist, while between five and 10% of those people have a severe dental phobia. One of the ways that dentists are able to encourage and help patients to keep up with their oral health is to administer nitrous oxide during their appointment, which is a method of sedation. Many people wonder how this makes you feel, and question whether it actually helps calm your nerves or not. Read on to learn more about nitrous oxide and the effects that it will have on you during your appointment.
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