tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post114419886537840429..comments2024-03-27T00:21:47.263-07:00Comments on Pediatric Dentistry: Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide)Dr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-19351814353660935512018-04-25T19:11:18.865-07:002018-04-25T19:11:18.865-07:00It's always ok to follow up with your dentist ...It's always ok to follow up with your dentist regarding any unusual occurrences. Often children bite their numb cheek or lip after dental work causing swelling, however, numbness after 12 hours is unusual.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-39061371702514193332018-04-24T19:27:28.145-07:002018-04-24T19:27:28.145-07:00So my son had dental work done he is 6 years old h...So my son had dental work done he is 6 years old he just had a cavity filled on his upper left molar they use laughing gas and numb to him now here it is almost 12 hours later and my son's face and still drooping and his cheek is swollen is that normalAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735339982383013685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-74578798760111951882018-04-19T18:32:11.559-07:002018-04-19T18:32:11.559-07:00My daughter just had laughing gas today she is six...My daughter just had laughing gas today she is six and wene thay were pulling her tooth out she was crying I asked if she was in pain thay said no it was just the presser she felt <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-19803165377761778232018-04-09T04:54:32.213-07:002018-04-09T04:54:32.213-07:00I cannot really say which is "safer" as ...I cannot really say which is "safer" as there are too many variables. However, Nitrous oxide, as administered by failsafe dental flowmeters, would generally be seen as "safer" than sedative medications, even Versed. The two can work well together effectively and safely in the right hands.<br />Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-76364646524518267952018-04-08T20:15:11.818-07:002018-04-08T20:15:11.818-07:00For a 3 year old anxious patient having two caviti...For a 3 year old anxious patient having two cavities filled, is Nitrous oxide better to use or Versed?Morvaridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765459875720017397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-91786059522049251132018-01-29T04:27:41.550-08:002018-01-29T04:27:41.550-08:00Laughing gas is great, but it’s effects are fairly...Laughing gas is great, but it’s effects are fairly mild. I’d ask your pediatric dentist about options. Read more here on the blog about sedation, etc. Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-12677763646756979392018-01-28T23:48:24.960-08:002018-01-28T23:48:24.960-08:00Hi,My four and a half year old has eight cavities....Hi,My four and a half year old has eight cavities. The dentist wants to give her versed and restraints for two sessions.I don't feel comfortable with either. Do you think she would be okay with nitrous instead? I don't want her to be traumatized though. She needs two shots and two possible baby root canalsCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241689935753517466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-44073864826249329732018-01-25T18:30:02.491-08:002018-01-25T18:30:02.491-08:00Droopy lip sounds more like numbness from anesthet...Droopy lip sounds more like numbness from anesthetic or sometimes a child bites their lip while it is numb causing swelling. See your dentist to confirm, Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-55149488147292313992018-01-25T18:24:15.965-08:002018-01-25T18:24:15.965-08:00Is it normal for my childs lip to be droopy and sw...Is it normal for my childs lip to be droopy and swelling after he had a cap put in and if so how long will this be like this.He had it done at 930am this morning and it still is like this.It looks like he has a huge bump on the enter part of his lip near his jaw but it is his actual jaw..He had the laughing gas as well...Any ideas and should i worry???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386637784980901215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-40491121145380384942017-04-16T14:08:35.214-07:002017-04-16T14:08:35.214-07:00All I can say is that we use Versed frequently for...All I can say is that we use Versed frequently for situations like that. Each child is different and you should discuss with the dentist doing the treatment., Versed is a great medication for anxiety etc. Read up more on sedation here on the blog.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-84937792371573182252017-04-16T14:02:01.444-07:002017-04-16T14:02:01.444-07:00Hi Dr Brandon, I'm not sure if my original que...Hi Dr Brandon, I'm not sure if my original question came through but was asking about use of versed or not for 12 year old having 7 teeth pulled (3 baby and 4 permanent) due to over-crowding. She had 5 baby pulled a few years ago with just nitrous and local and did great but is the adult extractions so much more severe? I would rather avoid the oral sedation if possible due to my concerns with possible complications, although rare. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199771267914253765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-63827602874204392212017-04-16T13:59:14.139-07:002017-04-16T13:59:14.139-07:00Hi Dr Brandon,
Thanks so much for all your posts. ...Hi Dr Brandon,<br />Thanks so much for all your posts. My daughter is 12 and scheduled this Tuesday for 3 baby/4 permanent teeth removed due to over-crowding. The Oral surgeon is giving us the choice for versed and conscious sedation or just going with the Nitrous and local. I am mixed because of concerns over possible complications with versed (although rare) and wonder if she is old enough to tolerate without or is having adult teeth removed too severe? <br />Thanks for your help!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199771267914253765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-63718836333769080272017-03-27T18:02:23.259-07:002017-03-27T18:02:23.259-07:00Any effects are during the actual administration, ...Any effects are during the actual administration, not afterwards (more than like 30 minutes afterwards). Asthma is a consideration, but if well managed, is usually never a problem--at least in my experience.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-53017456367916950482017-03-27T10:54:28.181-07:002017-03-27T10:54:28.181-07:00Can the gas have any side effects? My son is compl...Can the gas have any side effects? My son is complaining of his chest hurting and he has asthma?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998175021758313012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-9002893038031813362016-06-06T18:24:06.414-07:002016-06-06T18:24:06.414-07:00My 5 yr old daughter is having a Cap on monday usi...My 5 yr old daughter is having a Cap on monday using Nitrous Oxide should i be worried? Just one tooth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02070970353771594980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-80275497320214131442016-04-19T15:56:18.166-07:002016-04-19T15:56:18.166-07:00There is no lasting effect of nitrous oxide after ...There is no lasting effect of nitrous oxide after about 30 minutes. It is an inert gas. Other things can cause sleepiness in a child, including nervousness and stress of a new experience like dental work. No data or studies to show any long term effect of nitrous oxide.<br />Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-70866879921326530532016-04-19T08:07:30.631-07:002016-04-19T08:07:30.631-07:00My 8yo has gas while getting fillings. Afterwards ...My 8yo has gas while getting fillings. Afterwards he literally could not keep his eyes open and slept for most f the day. His dentist stated there is no way it was due to the gas. I suspect otherwise as he was fine, alert and orientated prior to having gas. Is this a possible reaction to the gas, and if so should he ever have it again? He does take ADHD medication - the dentist knew about. Could this cause an interaction?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043343806351226472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-18068087040326549882016-03-31T20:54:57.183-07:002016-03-31T20:54:57.183-07:00i am going to get a tooth pulled friday april 1st ...i am going to get a tooth pulled friday april 1st and will use laughing gas and my mother wants to send me back to school afterwords can she do that concidering the pain and effects?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-80266931152592644502016-03-22T13:12:05.528-07:002016-03-22T13:12:05.528-07:00I don't know a reason unless he wants the extr...I don't know a reason unless he wants the extraction site to heal. Nothing I know of with the nitrous oxide. Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-20247167317718887372016-03-22T13:07:11.284-07:002016-03-22T13:07:11.284-07:00My 6 year old had a tooth out last week and he had...My 6 year old had a tooth out last week and he had gas and air but the dentist won't take his other one out this week With gas and air cuz he had it last week anyone know y?? Many thanks Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723006989207050371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-1681711469658142602015-05-24T15:02:54.674-07:002015-05-24T15:02:54.674-07:00I was 10 yrs old and had a tooth pulled. The sweet...I was 10 yrs old and had a tooth pulled. The sweet air was so strong, I couldn't see. I started to panic and call out for my Dad. Sounds were really echo-y. It took a rweal long time to wear off. What happened?Sloppy Joe Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250523906153468709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-82850623492912577422014-12-15T15:35:23.928-08:002014-12-15T15:35:23.928-08:00As you can read here, the effects wear off in a co...As you can read here, the effects wear off in a couple minutes for kids. --A little longer for adults. Nausea is a rare event.<br />Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-30477708029713476012014-12-15T14:53:33.841-08:002014-12-15T14:53:33.841-08:00My 7 year old has a cavity in his back upper molar...My 7 year old has a cavity in his back upper molar on his left side. His dentist office said that they used laughing gas. I had an okay experience with it when I was put on it at 12 years old. He has never been to the dentist before and is a little nervous. What can I do to help him? I am concerned about the nausea part. I have a fear of that. How soon after the procedure will he be back to himself? How long after the procedure can he eat?Linda Comfortnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-27754066169227190822014-11-24T16:12:28.487-08:002014-11-24T16:12:28.487-08:00Anon---Options are always limited with 2 year old ...Anon---Options are always limited with 2 year old children with treatment needs. Read my posts on behavior and sedation. Sometimes sedative medications help a young child relax enough. Laughing gas alone is often not enough with young children. If you do not want general anesthesia, you may want to discuss in office conscious sedation with your pediatric dentist. We (as dentists) can often tell if medications will "work" or if there is a lot of uncertainty with the anticipated effects. Of course, people can always wait and not do or postpone treatment--this can have consequences as well.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-45759455501482811322014-11-24T15:11:11.626-08:002014-11-24T15:11:11.626-08:00My 2 yr old needs another filling, I refuse to hav...My 2 yr old needs another filling, I refuse to have her strapped down again and will not have her put to sleep. She screams cries kicks the whole time are there any other options? The dentist said laughing gas will do no good if she cries and screams while inhaling itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com