If visiting the dentist makes you anxious, you are not alone. Approximately 75% of Canadians say fear of visiting the dentist prevents them from staying on track with their regales dental hygiene and examinations. At Absolute Dentistry, we care about ensuring that you experience complete comfort during your dental visits, which is why we offer sedation dentistry Okotoks options!
We understand that going to the dentist can be a source of stress and anxiety. Even the thought of going to the dentist for a routine cleaning prevents many patients from visiting the dentist. If this scenario sounds familiar, Absolute Dentistry is pleased to offer Okotoks Sedation Dentistry services.
Sedation Dentistry is a way of keeping you calm and relaxed through the use of sedatives during dental procedures. At Absolute Dentistry, we use Oral Sedation as a practical and reliable option for those looking for sedation dentistry services in Okotoks, AB.
Through your pre-treatment consultation, we will evaluate your dental history, your anxiety levels, and other health factors. For some patients, oral sedatives may pose certain risks; therefore, we need to know about medical conditions that may be adversely affected by sedation medications. After addressing all of these concerns, you and your Okotoks dentist will decide what type of sedative and dosage will be best suited for your needs.
When oral sedatives are used, it becomes unsafe for the patient to operate a motor vehicle. You will require assistance to and from our office from either a family member or friend on the day of your appointment. Also, since the effects of sedation may vary from patient to patient, it is important to have someone with you for at least 12 hours after the appointment, to ensure that the sedative is wearing off properly and that you are in a safe environment.
Deciding if oral sedation is right for you involves addressing many factors before reaching a decision. We will take you through every step of the procedure – from the day before treatment to the moment you head back home – during your pre-treatment consultation.
Commonly referred to as ‘laughing gas,’ nitrous oxide is administered by our team through a mask placed directly over your nose. The nitrous-oxide gas helps you relax but does not cause the patient to fall asleep. Nitrous oxide is considered light sedation and is especially helpful for extremely anxious patients. The sedative begins to work very quickly, usually within just a few minutes. The amount of sedation can be directly controlled, and because the effects wear off shortly after the mask is removed, many people can drive home themselves after completing their procedure.
Sedation Dentistry offers many benefits. Lengthy procedures (appointments that take more than an hour to perform) may seem to last for only a few minutes for the patient under sedation. Furthermore, you may be able to undergo more treatment per visit while sedated, thus reducing the total number of visits required.
More importantly, Sedation Dentistry allows the patient to regain confidence in themselves because the anxieties that would normally be present are kept under control throughout the painless visit. Through the development of this confidence, we have had patients return for visits without requiring any sedation at all!
Taking care of your teeth need not be a painful or stressful experience. Please contact us and find out how oral sedation may work for you.
