Nitrous Oxide

As the mildest form of sedation, pediatric nitrous oxide is a safe and common option for helping children relax. Almaden Valley Surfside Kids Dental provides pediatric nitrous oxide in Almaden Valley and San Jose, California, to help your child feel more at ease during treatment. Call our office at 408-770-9383 if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment with our pediatric dentists, Dr. Keerthi Golla and Dr. Josh Lin.

Nitrous oxide has been used for over a hundred years to make dental visits easier. For many dentists, it is a preferred method of sedation for children, and we may suggest using it to help your child relax while they are in the dental chair. If your child struggles with dental anxiety, nitrous oxide can help them have a positive experience with our pediatric dentists.

Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a very safe gas administered to your child through a small mask placed over their nose. The gas is mixed with oxygen and inhaled by your child throughout treatment. It can greatly reduce stress, and your child may experience a heavy or floating sensation. While much has been made of people's behavior while inhaling the gas, in almost every case, children simply feel very relaxed or somewhat euphoric. Once the gas is removed, the effects disappear within minutes, and your child can resume normal activities right away.

While nitrous oxide is one of the safest methods of dental sedation, our team will closely monitor your child throughout their appointment. We will want to discuss your child's medical history and any allergies or medications prior to their visit. Contact our San Jose office at 408-770-9383 if you would like our team to include nitrous oxide in your child's appointment.