Visiting a dentist can be very stressful for many patients. Many people avoid dental visits due to anxiety, which can lead minor problems to become major health issues. Sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry allows you to have any dental procedure comfortably and safely.

Types of Sedation

At Danforth Village Dental Care, we offer various types of sedation to our patients to manage anxiety. Talk to one of our dentists in East York, Toronto, to determine which type of sedation is suitable for you.

Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a safe and effective way to manage dental anxiety. When mixed with 100% oxygen, it provides mild to moderate levels of sedation. It is delivered through a mask that is placed over your nose. One of the major benefits of nitrous oxide sedation is that the effects are temporary. It can be completely reversed and has minimal side effects. The dentist is also able to adjust and control the amount delivered.
Oral Conscious Sedation
A dentist gives oral sedation about one hour before a patient receives treatment. Oral sedation may be in pill form, but we can also provide liquid sedation for young patients. Once it is delivered, you feel sleepy and could even get asleep.
In most cases, you will be able to interact with the dentist where required. Since oral sedation temporarily affects your motor and memory skills, you have to get someone to drive you home. The effects may last longer than those of laughing gas, but they wear out after some hours.
IV Sedation
Intravenous sedation provides a deeper form of conscious sedation. A dentist delivers the medication to the bloodstream using an IV line. Once delivered and its effects kick off, the dentist will monitor your oxygen levels, blood pressure, and heart rate. The dentist can adjust the dosage of the sedation medication.
Most patients who get IV sedation fall asleep. They have no memory and, if any, very little about their treatment once they are awake from the sedation. IV sedation works best for patients requiring long procedures or those with serious dental anxiety. Visit us at Danforth Village Dental Care for your sedation dentistry needs today!

Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?

If you are putting off a dental visit due to fear, sedation dentistry might be right for you. It allows you to complete the procedures in a relaxed manner and without any anxiety. Sedation can also help patients with severe gag reflexes, low pain threshold, or children with special needs.

Sedation is a safe and effective method to manage your anxiety and maintain good oral hygiene. At Danforth Village Dental Care, our experienced dentists provide sedation dentistry near you for all dental procedures. Talk to us today to learn about the different options available to you.