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.

• Oral Sedation
  Oral sedation dentistry involves taking a medication usually one hour before the procedure. It is also known as conscious sedation, as you will be fully awake during the procedure. The dentist near you may ask you to limit food and drinks before the procedure. It is one of the most commonly used techniques, and you will be completely relaxed throughout the procedure.
• 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.
• Intravenous sedation (IV)
  In intravenous sedation, the sedative is delivered intravenously. It provides a deeper level of sedation and is usually recommended for extremely anxious patients. The patient is relaxed but conscious during the procedure. The dentist is specifically trained to provide this type of sedation.
• General anesthesia
  General anesthesia in dentistry is usually reserved for extremely anxious patients and performed in a hospital setting.

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 reflex, 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.