Do You Have Dental Anxiety? Here's Why Dentists Use Laughing Gas

Dr Bernard Siew explains how laughing gas is used in dentistry, who it is suitable for, and how it helps anxious patients feel calm during treatment without causing drowsiness or lasting side effects.

About The Video

In this video, Dr Bernard introduces laughing gas and explains how it is used to support anxious patients during dental treatment. He describes how the gas is delivered through a nasal mask and carefully adjusted to help patients feel calm without causing sedation or loss of awareness.

He also explains why laughing gas is considered safe and widely used, including in hospitals and paediatric care. Dr Bernard highlights that its effects wear off quickly after use, allowing patients to feel normal shortly after treatment, with no lingering drowsiness or headaches.

This video focuses on laughing gas as a gentle option for patients who feel anxious about dental treatment but still want to proceed comfortably. Dr Bernard explains that laughing gas helps settle nerves rather than causing laughter or putting patients to sleep. It is carefully calibrated to create a sense of calm while allowing patients to remain responsive throughout the procedure.

He explains that laughing gas is commonly used in hospitals, including during childbirth, and is well tolerated by children. One key benefit is that it has no lasting effects, with patients returning to normal shortly after the gas is stopped. Mild lightheadedness may occur during treatment, but sessions are usually kept short, lasting between thirty minutes to an hour. The video highlights laughing gas as a supportive option for patients undergoing minor dental or aesthetic procedures.