Nitrous oxide

Balder dental clinic offers nitrous oxide for dental treatment.

We have long experience of offering nitrous oxide for dental treatment and only good experiences with this aid.

On this page you can read more and find out whether nitrous oxide can be an aid for you

Some information about nitrous oxide

Nitrous oxide dental treatment

The use of nitrous oxide during dental treatments is a great tool for reducing anxiety and worries before and during the treatment. Nitrous oxide is suitable for both adults and children, especially for those who experience frequent spasms/Tourettes, motor tics and ADHD.

What is nitrous oxide?

Nitrous oxide, also known as nitrous oxide (N2O), is a colourless, odorless gas with a mild sweet taste. In medicine, nitrous oxide (a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide in Norway) is used to relieve pain during anaesthesia. The effect occurs quickly, and the gas disappears after the treatment.

How is the feeling?

The nitrous oxide gives you as a patient a feeling of joy and relaxation. Even if the patient is anxious, the worries are reduced and you feel "indifferent". The dentist can adjust the effect as needed.

Who can use nitrous oxide?

Nitrous oxide is suitable for most patients, including those with anxiety and children over 4 years of age. Pregnant women should avoid nitrous oxide.

Nitrous oxide is particularly beneficial for those with a strong gag and swallow reflex, as the gas mixture dampens these reflexes.

Advantages of nitrous oxide:

Suitable for able-bodied patients (ASA group I and II).
Age and weight limits: Minimum 2 years and 10 kg.

Why choose nitrous oxide for dental treatment?

Treatment of patients with trauma, anxiety or needle phobia.
Child-friendly, gives the child autonomy.
Reduced processing time.
Minimal or no side effects.
Independent of anesthetist.
Rare complications.
Rapid pain-relieving effect on the nervous system.
Reduced swallowing and vomiting reflex.
Adjustable gas level as required.
Rapid elimination from the body; drivable after 1 hour.

Areas of use

Use of nitrous oxide in dental treatments:

Restorations
Surgery
Prophylaxis
Treatment of children
Endodontics (Root fillings)
Suitable for most treatments that require pain relief.