Sedation Dentist – Milton, ON
Staying Relaxed During Your Dental Appointment
Is your dental anxiety often an obstacle to getting the care that you need to keep your smile healthy? Instead of canceling important dental visits, you can take steps to get your fears under control by calling our dental team. Our dentists at Milton Family Dentistry can use an appropriate form of sedation dentistry – be it nitrous oxide sedation, oral conscious sedation, or IV sedation – to soothe your nerves, thus ensuring a smoother appointment.
Why Choose Milton Family Dentistry for Sedation Dentistry?
- Multiple Forms of Sedation in One Location
- A Caring, Trustworthy Staff
- A Practice That Prioritizes Patient Comfort
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
When only mild sedation is required, nitrous oxide is often a good choice. After a few minutes of breathing in the sedative, you should start to feel significantly more relaxed and comfortable. Since nitrous oxide wears off quickly, it won’t stop you from going back to your normal routine after your appointment, which makes it a good fit for patients who only need a regular preventive checkup or a minor procedure.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation may be suggested if you have moderate dental anxiety or if you’re planning to undergo a particularly complex treatment. You’ll be given a pill to take prior to the procedure. By the time we’re ready to start working on your smile, you will already be in a relaxed state, although you will still be conscious and capable of following directions or answering questions. Be sure to make arrangements to have a friend or family member drive you home after your appointment is complete.
IV Sedation
You might need to have IV sedation administered if you have particularly extreme levels of dental anxiety or plan to have multiple treatments performed during a single visit. The sedative will enter your bloodstream, putting you in an advanced form of relaxation that is sometimes referred to as “twilight sleep.” It is very important to note that you will likely have little – if any – memory of your treatment once the sedative has worn off.