Is Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation Safe?

For many people, dental anxiety can make even routine appointments feel overwhelming. Nitrous oxide—commonly known as “laughing gas”—is one of the most widely used sedation options in dentistry. If you’ve been offered nitrous oxide during a procedure, you may be wondering whether it’s safe. The short answer is yes, for most patients, nitrous oxide dental sedation has a long track record of safety and effectiveness.