A dentist  helps treat and prevent diseases and conditions in the mouth.
i need to see a dentist. it's been a while. i'm just so afraid of dentists
There is nothing to be afraid of. A dentist has plenty of support staff such as dental hygienists and techs to help you feel better.
i know. Do you know what kind of equipment dentists use?
Sometimes it is necessary for them to use nitrous oxide to make a patient feel more comfortable. Maybe that would help you with your fear.
what is nitrous oxide?
It is a chemical gas that is useful as an anesthetic and for pain relief.
oh. Is that what people call "Laughing gas"?
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or nitrous, is a chemical compound, an oxide of nitrogen with the formula . At room temperature, it is a colourless non-flammable gas, with a slight metallic scent and taste. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a powerful oxidiser similar to molecular oxygen.
It is soluble in water.
Nitrous oxide has significant medical uses, especially in surgery and dentistry, for its anaesthetic and pain reducing effects. Its name "laughing gas", coined
population. Dentists collaborating with dental hygienists do not need to be present to authorize or administer treatment. However, dental hygienists must have the availability to communicate with a dentist in order to review patient records and establish emergency protocols. Hygienists need to apply to the state department of community health for grantee status.
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