I've had my wisdom (and many other) teeth extracted, and never have I, nor anyone I know, ended up like the people in this video clip. I've enjoyed all manner of plant medicines and entheogens, and some of those experiences seem to appear to be akin to what the people in that clip are undergoing. WTF do dentists give people in the US to elicit such a response?!?

I liked the laughing gas. Only thing that happened to me was I stood up. dentist asked if I needed a wheel chair, I said no, took a couple steps forward then said "yes."

Would you believe that a shot glass of wine could make someone drunk? That happens with my grandmother.
Different people have different tolerance levels to the same substances, and a few do have extreme reactions. So it's not only what you take, but how your body reacts to it.

I have always wondered this myself. I mean I am turning 30 and have only received 4 fillings, one of which was infected and ended up with a tooth removal so I can't really comment from experience. But it looks like they've been on some great stuff.

Also think I got some vicodin after the oral surgery. I was feeling all kinds of nice that night.

I've had nitrous oxide(laughing gas) a few times and have never tripped balls from it. It works well combined with other substances (LSD & DMT in particular) but I've never known anyone to actually hallucinate from it. Yes I can, and even though I have experienced quite an effect from a small amount of alcohol after giving it a break for a few years, I've never seen this reaction from nitrous oxide, which I am assuming is the drug used on these people? I thought that may be the case but was wondering if there was something else being used on these people. Perhaps a combination of nitrous oxide, opiates and local anaesthetic?

My dental experiences have generally been nothing but pain and misery. I am envious of these reactions, even though some shown in the clip appear quite depressed (the poor moose! :P)

Edit: A quick search reveals an article on PubMed(which I cannot access) from 1980 about Nitrous Oxide and hallucinations. (see here) Well I'll be darned!

A few notes from another article on nitrous oxide([url=http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/f?./temp/~JQaEeN:1]here[/url]):

A) Toxicity is usually due to asphyxia and not the chemical
itself.
B) Chronic abuse or low level exposure in the workplace may
result in myeloneuropathy.
C) A young adult developed residual neurologic deficits
affecting her lower limb muscles after inhaling 10 to 20
whipped-cream bulbs per day containing nitrous oxide for
10 days.
D) Inhalation of 40% nitrous oxide in air can cause
confusion and sedation, while an 80% level causes
unconscious in most individuals (Baselt, 2000).

From what I recall, about 25% of people don't have a reaction to nitrous oxide, so they do have alternative methods to produce anesthesia. Take a look here for examples, and do keep in mind that what may cause someone a mild buzz may cause someone else to trip balls.

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is commonly used in dental procedures as a sedative and analgesic to help alleviate pain and anxiety. While it is generally considered safe when used as directed, it can have side effects and potential risks, especially when used in large quantities or for prolonged periods of time.

One potential side effect of nitrous oxide is hallucinations or altered mental states, which may be the cause of the reactions seen in the viral videos you mentioned. However, it is important to note that these reactions are not necessarily common or expected with the use of nitrous oxide.

Other potential risks associated with nitrous oxide include oxygen deprivation, especially when used in combination with other drugs such as opioids or alcohol. Chronic abuse or long-term exposure to nitrous oxide in the workplace may also lead to neurological damage.

It is important to use nitrous oxide only as directed by a healthcare professional, and to disclose any medical conditions or medications that may interact with the drug. If you have any concerns or questions about the use of nitrous oxide in dental procedures, you should discuss them with your dentist or healthcare provide

Booo. Got bit by a damn necro spam bot!!!!

Our "oil driller" wanted us awake, while filling a cavity, in case he hit a nerve, and jumped outta the chair, assuming he hadn't strapped us in first. We called him Dr Lecter. ((;--))