Okotoks Sedation Dentistry

Are you afraid of going to the dentist?

Are you ignoring that nagging toothache or bleeding from your gums because going to the dentist is nerve-wracking?

Do you experience one or several of these symptoms:

• An overly sensitive gag reflex
• A fear of needles
• Feeling claustrophobic in the dental chair
• Decreased sensitivity to local anesthesia

A study of Canadian adults showed that 50% of people canceled or rescheduled their dental appointments out of fear. Avoiding dental procedures out of fear can worsen your oral problems. If you are afraid of going to the dentist, oral sedation dentistry might be for you. Sedation dentistry calms you and puts you at ease during dental procedures. Moderate sedation is usually perfect for dental procedures since you are technically awake but become insensitive to pain. However, depending on the patient’s requirement, various levels of sedation are used in dentistry. We at D’Arcy Dental provide oral sedation dentistry near you so you can have a pain-free and worryless experience at the dentist.

There are different types of sedatives used in dentistry depending on your anxiety levels, medical history, and length of the procedure.

• Nitrous oxide:

You receive a controlled dose of nitrous oxide through a mask or nosepiece, and the calming effects begin within three to five minutes. Your dentist controls the dosage of the gas throughout the procedure. After treatment, your dentist gives you pure oxygen to flush out the nitrous oxide. This is a safe procedure and requires very little recovery time.

• Oral conscious sedation:

Your dentist will give you sedative medication half an hour before the treatment. With oral sedation, you can fall asleep during the procedure and feel groggy afterward.

• Intravenous sedation:

Sedative medications will be directly administered to your bloodstream, and your blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate will be monitored. If you undergo intravenous sedation, you will fall asleep and wake up with no memory of the treatment. This is the best option if you experience severe dental anxiety.

• You can go through the entire treatment procedure without feeling extreme anxiety and fear. You can get the much-needed dental procedure done without having to worry excessively.
• You will have no memory of the procedure. While this might not always be the desired outcome, it can be especially beneficial if you experience a phobia of dental treatments. Over time, not remembering anything might help reduce the phobia.
• You will experience pain relief under sedatives.
  Sedation will keep your gag reflex in check, and the whole procedure will feel much more comfortable for you and the dentist.
• The dentist can work more efficiently when you are not squirming in the dental chair, screaming in pain, or gagging.

If you are looking for sedation dentistry near you, don’t hesitate to contact us. We provide sedation dentistry in Okotoks so you can have a pain-free experience during your dental appointment.