Laughing gas sedation means that during dental treatment, you inhale a gas mixture combining nitrous oxide (N₂O) with oxygen. You remain awake and responsive, but feel relaxed and experience less stress or anxiety. The treatment can be used before any dental procedure. Whether it's a filling, teeth cleaning, root canal treatment, or tooth extraction. Our Zahnlounge dental team in Zurich-Enge (Dr. Cornelia Katumba, Med. dent. dipl. Jakob-Pincus, and Med. dent. dipl. Lara Pincus) will always advise you individually on whether nitrous oxide treatment is medically appropriate.
Nitrous oxide treatment at our Zurich dental lounge offers many advantages, especially for certain patient groups:
| Advantage |
Especially helpful for … |
| Reduction of anxiety and stress | Anxious patients who are very nervous about dental treatment. |
| Reduction of gag reflex |
When taking impressions, during treatments in the throat area, or generally in cases of a sensitive gag reflex. |
| Short recovery time |
After treatment, you quickly regain clarity of mind and can usually go home straight away. |
| Gentle procedure |
For children aged 4 and above (if they tolerate the breathing mask), people with mild intellectual disabilities. |
| Alternative to general or local anesthesia | For patients for whom anesthesia would be too stressful or the risk too high. |
You will feel a calming effect after just a few breaths. This wears off a few minutes after the treatment.
Yes. You will remain responsive and conscious. You will be very relaxed.
No. You will be given a soft nose mask, which usually feels pleasantly warm or slightly buoyant.
As soon as you receive pure oxygen and the gas is turned off, your mind will clear up again in a short time. In most cases, you can go home immediately.
Usually, yes. In any case, please discuss this with our dentist.
Yes. Nitrous oxide has been used safely for decades when administered in medically correct doses and under supervision.
That depends on the procedure and the amount of work involved. We will be happy to give you a specific price after a brief preliminary examination and consultation.
During a consultation: Our dentist will review your medical history, check for any contraindications, and discuss alternatives such as local anesthesia.
We use a very modern and reliable nitrous oxide mixer, the “MATRX MDM” from Parker. Matrx nitrous oxide systems offer safety, ease of use, and reliability. This creates a relaxed environment that benefits both you as a patient and our Zahnlounge dentists.
Nitrous oxide treatment at the Zahnlounge in Zurich-Enge is a gentle form of sedation for anxious patients during dental procedures. It relaxes the patient and alleviates gagging and stress. The treatment is suitable for adults and children, is low-risk, and the effects wear off quickly. Not suitable for patients with serious illnesses, nasal congestion, or in early pregnancy.
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