{"id":31,"date":"2023-07-17T15:13:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T15:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nobhilloralandfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2023-07-17T15:15:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T15:15:28","slug":"nitrous-oxide-things-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nobhilloralandfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/17\/nitrous-oxide-things-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Facts About Nitrous Oxide Sedation That You Should Know Before Your Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nobhilloralandfacialsurgery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_236014848-2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of knobs on machine for administering nitrous oxide sedation\" class=\"wp-image-32\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s normal to be nervous before having oral surgery performed, but fortunately, there are ways to help keep your anxiety under control. One popular method is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobhilloralandfacialsurgery.com\/sedation.html\">nitrous oxide sedation<\/a>, which can keep you in a relaxed state throughout your entire procedure. Before you decide to have nitrous oxide administered, you should make sure that you fully understand what to expect. Below are 5 particularly important facts about nitrous oxide sedation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact 1: Nitrous Oxide Isn\u2019t Supposed to Put You to Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people hear the word \u201csedation\u201d and assume that it means they\u2019ll be asleep during their treatment. However, this is not the case when it comes to nitrous oxide sedation. You\u2019ll be calm and unbothered by what\u2019s going on around you, but you will still be awake. As such, you can answer any questions that your oral surgeon might have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact 2: There Is Little Preparation Needed for Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One advantage of nitrous oxide sedation is that it\u2019s relatively simple. There\u2019s no extended period of fasting required, and there won\u2019t be any medicine that you\u2019ll need to take prior to your appointment. At most, your oral surgeon may caution you against eating too much in the two hours before your appointment; if you plan on having a meal during this time, make sure it\u2019s a light one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact 3: Side Effects are Uncommon but Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many patients don\u2019t experience any side effects of nitrous oxide. However, if you happen to inhale too much of the gas, you might experience mild symptoms like nausea, fatigue, excessive sweating, or a headache. It shouldn\u2019t be too long before these side effects wear off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact 4: Nitrous Oxide Sedation Does Not Make You Tell Secrets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people are worried that they might say too much while under the effects of nitrous oxide. While you might be a bit less inhibited than usual, it most likely won\u2019t be enough to make you say anything that you want to keep hidden. If anything, you might find things funnier than you normally would, and you may be slightly confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fact 5: You Will Be Able to Drive Home by Yourself After Your Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When IV sedation or general anesthesia is used during a procedure, you will likely need to have someone else take you home. But with nitrous oxide, this is unnecessary; the effects of the gas will wear off quickly, and you should have no trouble driving on your own. As such, you can simply continue with the rest of your day as normal, whether that means heading home, going back to work, or running errands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Timothy Gutierrez is very passionate when it comes to helping his patients improve their oral health. He is a proud member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. If you\u2019re anxious about an upcoming procedure, he may recommend nitrous oxide sedation. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gutierrez at Nob Hill Oral and Facial Surgery of Albuquerque, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobhilloralandfacialsurgery.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (505) 881-7373.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s normal to be nervous before having oral surgery performed, but fortunately, there are ways to help keep your anxiety under control. One popular method is nitrous oxide sedation, which can keep you in a relaxed state throughout your entire procedure. Before you decide to have nitrous oxide administered, you should make sure that you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Nitrous Oxide Facts Albuquerque | Timothy Gutierrez DMD<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nitrous oxide can help you stay calm during a variety of treatments. 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