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AnimalLuver asked in HealthDental · 10 years ago

Question about laughing gas?

Tuesday I am getting 2 teeth out(one broken completely under gum, all thats left is the roots) and one broke and has a large piece of filling missing. I am getting these 2 out and getting laughing gas. What will laughing gas do and will I be completely out of it after I am done with surgery? Thanks!

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  • Arnie
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    10 years ago
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    Just a heads up,you may not want them to give you a drug called Versed

    In fact, many people who use Versed for "conscious sedation" during a procedure are awake for the entire procedure but remember nothing, often believing they were "out" the whole time.

    Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is commonly administered in combination with anesthesia before and during surgery. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like colonoscopies dental procedures like extractions,conscience sedation so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort. However, that does not mean that those sensations will not be experienced.

  • 10 years ago

    Nitrous oxide gas will not completely put you to sleep although I did have a patient who fell asleep during the procedure with the gas, but that is extremely rare. It will relax your muscles and reduce your anxiety. It can be quickly reversed after the surgery. This is the lightest form of sedation.

  • 10 years ago

    The "laughing gas" will sedate and anesthetize you until the surgery is over. You will be completely out, as the specialist knows exactly how much to give you to complete your surgery.

  • 10 years ago

    It depends on what type of dentist u r seeing. We use nitrous in my office but we do NOT sedate people. Which means they are awake and aware of what is going on. But the nitrous relaxes people. U need to find out from ur dentist if u will put out or not. No one in this forum will know ur answer

    Source(s): Licensed dental assistant
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