Is laughing gas safe for kids?
Is laughing gas safe for kids? It's an extremely safe way to make sure your child is comfortable during otherwise uncomfortable dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions. Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that can be easily controlled, does not affect heart rate, and has no ill effects on the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain.
Who should not use laughing gas?
Medical history can determine if nitrous oxide will not be a good fit for a patient. Patients with a history of mental health illnesses, vitamin B-12 deficiencies, substance use or respiratory illnesses could end up with serious long-term effects from laughing gas.