Sedation Dentistry with Laughing Gas in Mustang, OK
If dental visits make you anxious, laughing gas (nitrous oxide) can help you feel calm and comfortable so you can get the care you need.
- Jon Barnes, DDS
- 700+ Google reviews
- Judgment-free care
You're not the only one who feels nervous
Dental anxiety is common, and it keeps a lot of people from getting care until a small problem becomes a painful one. At Buffalo Creek Dental, we start with the basics: listening to what worries you, explaining each step and agreeing on a signal to pause. For many patients, that and good numbing are enough.
When you’d like extra help relaxing, we offer nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas. Dr. Jon Barnes will review your health history and medications to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
Laughing gas may help if you:
- Feel anxious or fearful about dental visits
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Find it hard to sit still for long appointments
- Are having a longer procedure, like an extraction or implant
- Have sensitive teeth that make cleanings uncomfortable
How we keep you comfortable
– Local anesthesia. Numbs the area being treated. You’re fully awake and aware, but you shouldn’t feel pain. Used for almost all treatment.
– Nitrous oxide (laughing gas). You breathe it through a small nose mask. Within minutes you feel relaxed, and you stay awake and able to talk with us. It wears off quickly once the mask comes off.
– Comfort basics. Clear explanations before each step, breaks whenever you need them, and a team that never rushes you.
H3: What to expect
1. Tell us when you book
that you'd like laughing gas.
2. Talk with Dr. Barnes
about your concerns, health history and medications.
3. Relax during treatment
while you breathe nitrous through the nose mask and our team checks on you.
4. Breathe oxygen for a few minutes
at the end, until the effects wear off.
Benefits of laughing gas
Works quickly
and wears off quickly
You stay awake
and can respond the whole time
Less anxiety
during treatment
Makes longer appointments easier
Helps you keep up with care
instead of putting it off
Payment options
We accept cash, credit cards, CareCredit, Cherry payment plans and some in-house finance options. See Dental Insurance & Financing.
Why anxious patients choose Buffalo Creek Dental
- Care from Jon Barnes, DDS, a general dentist (OU College of Dentistry; Advanced Education in General Dentistry at OU)
- 700+ Google reviews. One patient wrote that she left "with the least amount of dental anxiety I've ever experienced."
- A calm, friendly team that never rushes
- Mustang office next to the SSM Health complex
Treatment at Buffalo Creek Dental is provided by Jon Barnes, DDS, general dentist. Individual results vary; Dr. Barnes will recommend treatment only after an exam.
Laughing gas FAQs
Will I be asleep?
No. Laughing gas helps you relax, but you stay awake and can talk with us the whole time.
Is laughing gas safe?
For most healthy patients, nitrous oxide has a long safety record when used and monitored in the dental office. Dr. Barnes will review your health history and medications first.
Can I drive after laughing gas?
Yes. Laughing gas wears off quickly after the mask is removed, so you can drive yourself home after your visit.
Do you offer other kinds of sedation?
No. Laughing gas (nitrous oxide), along with local anesthesia (numbing), is what we offer. If you feel you need more than that, talk with Dr. Barnes about your options.
Can I have laughing gas for a cleaning?
Yes, if anxiety or sensitivity makes cleanings hard. Ask us when you book.
Is laughing gas available for children?
Ask our team. We’ll talk through options based on your child’s age and needs.
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Let's make your next visit easier
Tell us what worries you when you book. We’ll plan around it.
Buffalo Creek Dental
201 S. Sara Rd., #140
Mustang, OK 73064
Phone: 405-353-1333
Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Last updated · Dr. Jon Barnes, DDS