Nitrous oxide has been used to help dental patients remain calm and comfortable during treatment for almost two centuries. During this period, the treatment has proven itself to be effective and safe without any long-term side effects, and dentists today rely on it to keep procedures pleasant and anxiety-free for many patients of all ages. However, you may not be aware of how nitrous oxide can help patients with issues other than dental anxiety. Here are a few of the lesser-known benefits of sedation dentistry.
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