Happy Gas

No Anxiety

We understand that some patients can have anxiety about dental treatment and can find visits frightening or uncomfortable. At the Family Dental Practice we offer a simple sedation called Happy Gas (Nitrous Oxide, or “Laughing Gas”) that can help alleviate any stress and discomfort.


What is Happy Gas

Happy gas is a fast-acting and effective sedation that you inhale. You will remain fully conscious but feel relaxed, calm and less anxious. You can still swallow, spit and talk as needed throughout the procedure. It’s one of the safest sedation methods used in dentistry as it can be quickly reversed, and requires no downtime.

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Happy gas can be used for a range of dental treatments, from cleaning through to fillings, root canals and extractions. Ask us about Happy Gas if:

  • You feel anxious or tense during dental treatment
  • You have trouble sitting still in the chair
  • You have a fear of needles
  • You find routine dental cleans uncomfortable
  • Your child requires a dental procedure


What to Expect from Happy Gas

At the beginning of your appointment, the dentist will place a mask over your nose. At first, you will be given oxygen, then the dentist slowly introduces a Nitrous Oxide blend. You are closely monitored throughout the appointment and the strength of the Happy Gas will be adjusted to keep you comfortable. You will still be given local anaesthetic (if required for your treatment).


Whilst sedated with Happy Gas, some common feelings and sensations are:

  • Floating feeling
  • Calmness
  • Euphoria
  • Feeling lightheaded
  • Minimising of pain and discomfort
  • Tingling in fingers or elsewhere in the body
    Giggling or laughing


At the end of the procedure, we quickly reverse the effects of the gas using oxygen. In a few minutes, you’ll be feeling completely back to normal.

Please contact our friendly staff to discuss how we can make your visit to the dentist more comfortable.

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