Experience Dentistry Free from Stress and Anxiety
Modern dentistry offers multiple options to help you feel relaxed and pain free throughout your visit. Sedation can help ease anxiety, prevent discomfort, and allow for a more pleasant experience overall. The right type of sedation will be chosen based on your needs, the nature of your treatment, and the expert recommendation of your dental team.
Types of Sedation Available
There are three major forms of sedation used in dental care. These may be used alone or in combination depending on what is most effective for you.
Local Freezing
This is a commonly used method to numb a specific part of your mouth. Once the area is fully frozen, your dentist can carry out the procedure while you remain fully awake and aware but without any pain.
Conscious Sedation
This type of sedation is ideal for patients who want to feel relaxed but do not need to be fully asleep. It can be administered through oral medication, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or intravenous sedation. You will remain awake, but any tension, anxiety, or discomfort will fade away.
Sleep Dentistry
For more complex or lengthy treatments, general anesthesia can be used. This option will make you very drowsy or fully asleep during the procedure. Many patients do not remember anything afterwards. If you choose sleep dentistry, you will need someone to drive you home and stay with you during your recovery.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
There are many situations where sedation or sleep dentistry is a helpful option. It is not just for nervous patients but also for anyone needing extra support for a safe, smooth experience at the dental office. Whether you need one small filling or a more complex procedure, your Brantford Dentist will help you explore the right sedation option for your situation.
Eases dental anxiety
Feel calm and confident from the start
Saves time in the chair
Great for longer procedures that may otherwise feel tiring
Improves comfort
Helpful for patients with a strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting still, or who do not respond well to local freezing
Contact us today
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. Your medical history and current medications are carefully reviewed to make sure that sedation is appropriate for you. We will explain all of your options and guide you through every step.
Sedation usually brings on a sense of calm and relaxation. Some patients feel tingly or lightheaded. You may remember very little of your treatment once it is complete.
Many sedation options allow you to stay awake but relaxed. You will remain in control of your body and surroundings, and our team will be there to support you the entire time.
Yes. If you receive oral, IV, or general sedation, you will need someone to pick you up and stay with you afterward. Even if you feel alert, your reflexes and coordination may still be affected.
That depends on the type of sedation. You may feel back to normal within a few hours, but we always recommend taking the rest of the day off to rest and allow your body to fully recover.
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