Sedation

A Significant number of Canadians do not visit the dentist because they are too nervous or suffer from dental anxiety.

Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is a simple way to help calm anxiety throughout the dental visit. It is delivered through a nose hood and can be administered throughout the entire procedure. Nitrous oxide elevates the general mood and can evoke a send of well-being. Most importantly, it relieves anxiety and reduces pain during the procedure. In Addition, some tingling and numbness may be felt. There are few side effects associated with nitrous oxide and it has been safely used in dentistry for many years.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions with IV Conscious Sedation

In dentistry, intravenous or IV sedation is used to create a conscious sedation or “twilight” state where your body and mind are completely relaxed, but you are not unconscious. IV sedation minimizes any feelings of discomfort or anxiety, while still allowing you to talk and respond to questions (e.g. “Are you still feeling comfortable?”) or to react to verbal cues (e.g. “Can you turn your head toward the right a bit?) while the procedure is occurring.

In most cases, you will have no memory of the procedure, and because of the level of relaxation that IV sedation creates, you will need someone to take you home after the procedure is complete. The sedation will begin to wear off once you are out of the office, and you should be able to take part in normal activities after the next day.