Amazingly comfortable
Sedation Dentistry
Although we practice gentle family dentistry at Georgetown Village Dental, we understand that past bad experiences have led many of our patients to fear visits to the dentist. However, we want to encourage you not to let your fear cause you to forego important dental checkups, cleanings, and procedures. We offer sedation dentistry to help ease your fears.
Halton Village Dental treats anxious patients daily. It’s not unusual for us to see tears – not only from our tiny patients! The good news is that once they meet our friendly, understanding team, they usually feel much better quickly.
When we work with anxious patients, we go out of our way to put their minds at ease, because we know that they also want to enjoy oral health. The key is to provide them with options with which they are comfortable.
How Sedation Dentistry Works
If you’re afraid of the dentist? Don’t feel bad. It’s actually much more common than you might imagine, and you don’t have to miss out on routine checkups, dental cleanings, and essential procedures because of:
- Dental anxiety or phobia
- A sensitive gag reflex
- Traumatic past experiences
- Highly sensitive teeth
- Being embarrassed about your teeth
- Sensory processing disorder
- Difficulty keeping your mouth open for an extended period
- Fear of needles or injections
Sedation dentistry or conscious sedation is a sophisticated option that can be performed in various ways.
Oral Anxiolytics – We will prescribe a pill for you to take an hour or two before your appointment. It will relax you, resulting in no pain or anxiety. Best of all – no injections!
Oral Conscious Sedation – We will give you a medication 30-60 minutes before your procedure.
Intravenous Conscious Sedation – Our specialist anesthetist will administer IV sedation in our rooms, and will monitor your oxygen saturation, heart rate, and breathing while you are under sedation. This is a deep form of sedation, but you should be able to talk. However, you may not be able to remember much about the procedure.
Nitrous Oxide – Laughing gas, administered through the nose throughout the procedure, will relieve anxiety, reduce pain, and elevate your mood and bring about a general sense of well-being. This is a good choice if you have to resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure.
Sedation dentistry does not typically induce sleep. Instead, most sedatives will allow you to stay awake for the procedure. However, some oral anxiolytics or oral conscious sedation, or IV sedation will calm you down and you may fall asleep.
Particularly anxious patients with sensory processing disorder can benefit from sedatives that are so effective that you can’t even remember details of the procedure afterward. It may be the best option for you and your dentist alike.
If you wish to make use of sedation dentistry – especially oral and IV sedation -, we advise that you bring along a caregiver or driver. This is particularly important when you have to drive home. IV sedation could leave you feeling sleepy and groggy and you should not drive or be left alone until the effects have worn off.
You’re welcome to rest in our comfortable waiting room while you wait for your ride.
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If you would like to find out more about Halton Village Dental or the care we provide, please call us or set up an appointment today.
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Sleep and Sedation Dentistry in Georgetown ON
What is sleep and sedation dentistry?
Sleep and sedation dentistry refers to techniques to improve relaxation during dental procedures. This is helpful for high-anxiety patients. Halton Village Dental offers various sedation options IV sedation and oral sedation.
Who can benefit from sedation dentistry at Halton Village Dental?
Those benefitting are those with heightened anxiety or fears of the dentist. Others who find it helpful are special needs patients who either don’t comprehend dental procedures or who can’t sit still, those going through a long procedure, and those who have gagging reactions or sensitive teeth.
What types of sedation options are available?
Halton Village Dental provides several sedation options including oral medication, conscious sedation medication, IV sedation, and nitrous oxide or laughing gas given through a mask.
Will I be asleep during the procedure?
No, you will be conscious enough to answer questions but not enough to worry about the procedure. Some sedation methods cause people to drift in and out of sleep but you will never be fully asleep.
Do I need someone to accompany me after sedation?
Yes, you will need someone to take you home because sedation leaves you tired and drowsy for a while afterward.
How do I schedule a sedation dentistry appointment?
We can talk to you about sedation. Schedule an appointment by calling us or booking online at Halton Village Dental.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Yes, sedation dentistry is safe. Our professionals at Halton Village Dental are well trained and we monitor you while you are on sedation medications.
What should I do before my sedation appointment?
We will give you instructions that include fasting for a while beforehand. Be sure to follow them. Tell us your full medical history and what medications you are taking so we can pick the right option for you.