Have you ever had nitrous oxide (laughing gas)?

What was your experience? I've heard some feel lousy after it or dizzy. I need to figure out what form of sedation to have for a root canal. I get jaw pain frequently and can't open my mouth fully. Anyone get nitrous oxide for a procedure?

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Pfuzylogic · M

I do recall Whippets during the 70s or do I actually recall that?
I did learn to avoid tanks!

Gibbon · 70-79, M

Yes, I always had that when I went to the dentist. I felt like I was floating up out of the chair, looking down on myself. But I always remember when leaving. It felt like my lungs were crystal clean.
I think in your case all that anxiety you have would disappear quick

MrBlueGuy

I've never had laughing gas only lidacane which is similar to novacaine when I had my wisdom teeth removed...it wasn't good.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@MrBlueGuy You were not knocked out completely?

pdockal · 56-60, M

Don't think ive had nitrous because I've never had any dental procedures
Twilight I've had and it totally knocks you out

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@pdockal What is Twilight?

pdockal · 56-60, M

@Baybreeze

A sedative
You go to sleep
Wake up when it's done
No knowledge of what happens

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@pdockal Is that IV SEDATION? ....I'm thinking about that option but you need a ride home and my mom might be the only one, and she is just unbearable/awful

DragonFruit · 70-79, M

I've never used nitrous oxide.
I've had root canal done on a few teeth (I have a couple of bridges).
The drug administered to me was lidocaine.

meggie · F

Only once when I injured my back and was in agony. The ambulance paramedic gave it to me. Temporarily it felt great and the pain stopped, but after a few seconds I had more.

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meggie · F

@Baybreeze lightheaded, not dizzy.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@meggie ok...I have health anxiety so I'm wondering if I'll feel ok with it for an hour ...my friend said it made her feel awful after. I think that means they used too much. I wish I knew how it would feel..but I guess feeling a little light wouldn't be too bad, ty meggie🍂

meggie · F

@Baybreeze @Baybreeze they gave me a tube and said to have as much as I wanted. Then at the hospital a painkiller. I think with dental procedures they may use stronger stuff.

Banksy83 · 41-45, M

Laughing gas cannisters left in car parks around here by idiots.

MethDozer · M

It's euphoric and wears completely off a few minutes after they turn it off. You'll feel nothing during the procedure and dont have to deal with being fucked up all day like IV pain killerd

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@MethDozer So you don't feel dizzy or lightheaded? My friend said she felt horrible after it🙁

Musicman · 61-69, M

I have never taken it personally, but I have definitely run it in my race cars. 🙂

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