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We offer a variety of anesthetic and sedation options to ensure your dental procedure is comfortable and pain-free. Based on your treatment plan and individual needs, our experienced team will recommend the most suitable method, either alone or in combination, to provide maximum comfort throughout your visit with a dentist in Toronto.
Types of Sedation:
- Local Anesthesia: Also known as “local freezing,” this technique numbs a specific area of your mouth. While the area becomes numb, you may still feel pressure during the procedure, but you won’t experience pain.
- Sedation: Sedation can be administered through prescription medication, laughing gas (nitrous oxide), or intravenously. With light to moderate sedation, you will remain awake but deeply relaxed. This is often combined with local anesthesia to ensure maximum comfort.
- General Anesthesia (Sleep Dentistry): With general anesthesia or deep sedation, you will be nearly or completely unconscious. Many patients do not remember the procedure afterward. The effects may continue briefly after you wake up, so it’s important to have someone accompany you to drive you home and monitor you.
- Oral Moderate Sedation: Oral medication or intravenous sedation induces a state of deep relaxation or near unconsciousness, making it ideal for more intensive procedures.
Each sedation method is tailored to address different levels of anxiety and the specific needs of your treatment, ensuring that your visit is as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry offer effective solutions that help patients from various backgrounds and with different dental needs. The advantages of dental sedation include:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
The fear and anxiety often associated with dental visits can feel more overwhelming than the procedure itself. If you struggle with mild to severe dental anxiety that prevents you from seeking necessary care, we’re here to support you. Let us help make your visit a stress-free experience.
Making Time Fly By
For longer procedures that require you to be in the chair for extended periods, sedation helps you stay relaxed and comfortable. With options like IV sedation, time will seem to pass quickly, making your dental visit much more manageable and pleasant.
Customized to Meet Your Needs
Sedation can be an ideal solution if you have specific needs such as a sensitive gag reflex, chronic restlessness, restless leg syndrome, or if local anesthetics are not effective. Sedation is versatile and can be tailored to accommodate a variety of requirements, ensuring that everyone receives comfortable, effective dental care.
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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
Rest assured that we take the time to discuss your medical history with each patient to ensure sedation dentistry is the right choice for you. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities.
Sedation typically induces a state of relaxation and drowsiness very quickly. Some people may experience a mild tingling sensation. It’s also common to have slight amnesia after the procedure, which means you may not remember the treatment at all.
Most sedation techniques do not put you fully to sleep. Instead, they help you achieve a deep state of relaxation, where you are still awake but very calm. Many patients find that they have little to no memory of the procedure once it’s over.
Yes, when sedation is used during procedures such as dental extractions, root canals, dental implants, or even cosmetic treatments like dental veneers and Invisalign, it’s essential to have a friend or family member drive you home. This ensures you are safe and can fully recover from the sedation before resuming normal activities.
After sedation, we recommend taking the rest of the day to recover, particularly if you’ve had procedures like wisdom teeth extraction, dental crowns, or dental bonding. It’s best to allow 24 hours before returning to your usual routine. The time it takes for any drowsiness to wear off can vary depending on the type of sedation used, but typically ranges from 2 to 8 hours. This may vary for different treatments, including teeth cleanings, pediatric treatment & education, or even oral cancer screening.
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