Your palms start to sweat. Your heart rate picks up. You’re on your way to the dentist’s office to have some work done. But this time, your dentist recommends having nitrous oxide or laughing gas. You quickly agree—anything to help make these appointments less stressful and painful. However, there are some things you should know before you breathe it in deeply. Read on to learn what you can expect from nitrous oxide and how it works.
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