What Is the Science Behind Laughing Gas?

Laughing gas is a special kind of air that makes people laugh and feel silly when they breathe it in.

Laughing gas is also called nitrous oxide, and it’s like the fun helper in a dentist's office, it helps kids (and grown-ups) not feel scared when they get their teeth fixed.

When you breathe in laughing gas, it goes into your body and starts playing tricks on your brain. Your brain gets happy signals, which make you laugh, giggle, or even feel like floating!

It’s a bit like when you blow bubbles, the more you blow, the more fun you have. The more laughing gas you breathe in, the sillier you get.

Laughing gas is light and sweet, kind of like cotton candy. When it goes into your body, it makes your brain feel relaxed and happy, just like when you’re playing with your favorite toy or getting a big hug from a friend.

Dentists use it because it helps people forget about the drill, it’s like having a fun party in your mouth while your teeth get fixed!