Laughing gas eases Kids' dental fears, study finds
NCT ID NCT07384988
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can reduce dental fear in 60 children aged 6-10. The children received dental treatments like fillings or extractions. Researchers measured anxiety using standard scales and found that nitrous oxide helped lower fear and improve behavior during procedures.
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Shaoxing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital
Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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