Happpy Gas Sedation


Understanding Children's Dental Anxiety

  • Regular dental visits are essential for your child's oral health and smile.
  • Teaching dental hygiene at home is easier than managing dental anxiety during appointments.
  • Dental anxiety is common among young children due to fear of dentists, procedures, and unfamiliar equipment.
  • This anxiety can make necessary dental care challenging to deliver.

What is Happy Gas (Nitrous Oxide)?

  • Also called laughing gas or nitrous oxide.
  • Gentle sedation method for anxious children.
  • Colorless gas with a sweet smell.
  • Creates a mild sedative effect without putting the child to sleep.

Key Benefits of Happy Gas:

  • Safe and effective for both children and adults
  • Patients remain conscious throughout treatment
  • No lasting side effects
  • Wears off quickly after treatment
  • Can be used for patients with mild to moderate anxiety
  • Ideal for children with special needs

How Happy Gas Works During Dental Treatments

  • Available at our Brisbane Sleep Dentistry practice
  • Can be requested when booking your child’s appointment
  • Administered by experienced dentists to ensure comfort and ease

During the appointment:

  • A small breathing mask is placed over your child's nose
  • Your child breathes in a controlled mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen
  • The dentist monitors and adjusts levels as needed
  • Your child remains awake but relaxed
  • Pure oxygen is given after the treatment to flush out the gas
  • The effects wear off within minutes

Dental Procedures That Can Use Happy Gas

  • Filling cavities
  • Dental cleanings
  • Root canal treatments
  • Dental crowns
  • Extractions, including wisdom teeth
  • Routine examinations for anxious patients

Some procedures may also require local anaesthesia to manage pain, while the nitrous oxide helps reduce anxiety.

Preparing Your Child for Happy Gas Sedation

  • Avoid large meals before the appointment
  • Skip dairy and greasy foods for at least two hours prior
  • Explain the procedure to your child in simple terms
  • Arrive early to help your child adjust to the clinic environment
  • Inform us about any respiratory conditions your child may have

After Happy Gas Sedation

  • Your child can return to normal activities immediately
  • You can drive home approximately 15 minutes after treatment
  • Offer clear liquids if your child experiences mild nausea
  • Provide soft foods if local anaesthetic was used

Possible Side Effects

  • Mild nausea or lightheadedness
  • Temporary tingling in limbs
  • Slight dizziness when standing quickly

These effects usually resolve within minutes after discontinuing the gas.

Why Choose Our Sleep Dentistry, Carindale Practice?

  • Specialised paediatric dentists trained in managing dental anxiety
  • Safe and professional use of nitrous oxide sedation
  • Stress-free, child-friendly environment
  • Focus on creating positive early dental experiences

Book Your Child's Appointment Today

  • Call us at +61 (0) 48 111 9988
  • Schedule an appointment at our friendly Brisbane clinic
  • We are committed to providing excellent, anxiety-free dental care for your child