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    Is it true that dentists use Laughing Gas in their profession and if so then why?

    Question #126183. Asked by armindasantana. (Jun 15 12 4:10 PM)


    beergirllaura

    		Yes they do use laughing gas (nitrous oxide) for anesthetic and analgesic reasons.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laughing_gas

    Jun 15 12, 4:34 PM
    star_gazer

    		I once had it used on me during a tooth extraction; believe me, I didn't feel a thing.

    A video clip.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9--aINjNoTw&feature=related

    Jun 15 12, 6:12 PM

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