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Anesthetic and sedation options are designed to prevent you from feeling pain or discomfort during your dental treatment. There are several methods available, and in some cases, these may be combined to provide complete coverage. The type of sedation or anesthesia used will depend on your personalized treatment plan, your specific needs, and the expert opinion of your Dentist in Port Dover ON.
Types of Sedation
Sedation options can be grouped into three major categories. Here’s a breakdown of each:
Local Freezing
This is the most common type of sedation, where the area being treated is numbed with a local anesthetic. You may feel pressure, but you will not feel any pain.
Sleep Dentistry
General anesthesia or mild sedation can make you either very drowsy or completely unconscious. Many patients report not remembering the procedure at all. Afterward, you will feel relaxed and drowsy, and you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you while you recover.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry are useful tools to help patients from all walks of life. Here are some of the benefits:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Fear and anxiety can sometimes feel worse than the treatment itself. If dental anxiety, whether mild or extreme, is keeping you from seeking necessary dental care, don’t hesitate to talk to us. We can help you overcome this fear with sedation options tailored to your needs.
Make Time Fly By
For lengthy procedures, sedation can make time pass quickly. You’ll feel relaxed and comfortable, and before you know it, your procedure will be complete. If IV sedation is used, it may feel like no time has passed at all.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
Whether you have a sensitive gag reflex, chronic restlessness, or find local freezing ineffective, sedation can be a great solution to ensure you receive the treatment you need without discomfort or distress.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dental sedation is safe. We carefully assess your medical history and discuss your options with you to determine if sedation dentistry is right for you.
Sedation typically makes you feel relaxed and drowsy very quickly. Some people report a mild tingling sensation. You may also experience mild amnesia afterward and may not remember the procedure.
Most sedation dentistry options do not involve being fully asleep. Instead, sedation helps you feel extremely relaxed and comfortable. You may not even remember much, or anything, about the procedure once it’s over.
Yes, when sedation is used, we always recommend that you have a friend or family member drive you home and stay with you until the sedation fully wears off. This allows your body to rest and recover before you resume your regular routine.
The recovery time will depend on the type of sedation you receive, but it generally takes between 2 to 8 hours for the sedation to wear off. We recommend taking the day off to rest and recover before returning to your regular activities.
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