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Anesthetic and sedation options are available to prevent discomfort and help you feel relaxed during any dental procedure. There are several types of sedation, and in some cases, methods can be combined to give you complete relief. Your sedation plan will depend on your procedure, your comfort level and the professional recommendation of your dentist or dental specialist.
Types of Sedation
There are three major categories of dental sedation. We can numb just the area being treated, use medication to keep you awake but completely relaxed, or offer general anesthesia so you sleep through the entire procedure.
Local Freezing
This familiar approach involves numbing the area with a topical anesthetic followed by a carefully placed injection. You may feel some pressure, but you will not feel pain.
Sedation
Mild to moderate sedation can be administered through laughing gas, an oral prescription or intravenous medication. With this method, you remain awake and responsive, but very relaxed. It is commonly paired with local freezing.
Sleep Dentistry
General anesthesia or deep sedation puts you in a state of deep rest. Many patients do not remember anything from the procedure. You will need someone to drive you home and stay with you afterwards, as you will continue to feel drowsy.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation dentistry opens the door to care for patients with all kinds of needs and circumstances. Some of the key benefits include:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
If you experience fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist, you are not alone. Sedation can help calm your nerves and make dental visits feel manageable. Even patients with severe anxiety have found sedation dentistry to be a game changer.
Make Time Fly
Lengthy procedures can feel like they drag on forever. Sedation helps you relax through longer treatments so your appointment seems to pass more quickly. With IV sedation, you may feel like no time passed at all.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
Every patient is different. Whether you have a strong gag reflex, trouble sitting still, or local anesthesia has not worked well in the past, sedation offers a personalized solution. If you are looking for a Dentist Brantford residents can rely on for a stress free dental experience, we are here to help.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We take time to review each patient’s medical history and current health to determine the best and safest sedation option.
You may feel sleepy, light headed or tingly. Many patients report feeling relaxed and unaware of the procedure. Some experience mild amnesia and remember very little afterwards.
Not all sedation options involve sleep. Most methods simply help you feel calm and relaxed without losing consciousness.
Yes. If your procedure involves sedation, a friend or family member should accompany you to your appointment and stay with you until the sedation wears off completely.
It depends on the type used. Some wear off within a couple of hours, while others may take the rest of the day. We typically recommend taking 24 hours to rest before returning to your normal routine.
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