At Waterloo West Dentistry, we understand many patients are anxious about dental treatments; also, more complex procedures may be too long to sit through comfortably. To help, we offer sedation dentistry. We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation options, to help relieve fear or anxiety our clients may feel during a dental procedure. We may also recommend it for patients undergoing a time-consuming treatment or several dental procedures.
At Waterloo West Dentistry, we will provide you full information about your sedation options. At your dental appointment, we will guide you on how it is administered, any side effects, and what you can expect from it. The entire procedure is under the complete observation of our qualified dental team.
Where there is the potential of pain or discomfort, we use local anaesthetic to numb the area, in addition to sedating you. You can be sedated so you are still awake but completely relaxed, or you can sleep through a procedure with general anesthesia.
For general sedation, we offer oral medication or nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. With these moderate sedation options, you are conscious but completely relaxed. You may not remember your procedure afterwards. Oral sedation is popular, as no needles are required and works within minutes. Oral sedatives can be swallowed whole or dissolved under the tongue. Each oral sedative type used is very safe and has been used for many years. Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask over your nose. It is a very safe and effective anti-anxiety treatment, and is quick to wear off for minimal after-effects.
IV sleep dentistry is a heavier sedation option that makes you so relaxed you are nearly unconscious; some patients fall asleep. Patients who remain awake usually report not remembering their procedure. You will be relaxed for some time after waking up.
