Going Under: Will Nitrous Oxide Put Me to Sleep?

Dentists have used nitrous oxide for almost two centuries, and during that time it has proven itself to be safe, effective, and free of lasting side effects. Also called laughing gas, this colorless and odorless substance is often portrayed in movies and on television in ways that are not true to life, leading many people to associate this treatment with comical behavior or patients falling asleep. Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when receiving nitrous oxide and why you will probably not fall asleep while sedated with it.