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Anesthetic and sedation options are available to prevent pain and discomfort during your dental procedure. Several methods may be combined to provide complete coverage. The type of sedation or anesthesia used depends on your personalized treatment plan, your needs, and the expert opinion of your dentist or specialist.
Types of Sedation
Sedation options fall into three main groups. We can numb a small area temporarily, sedate you so you are awake but deeply relaxed, or you can sleep through your procedure with general anesthesia. Here is a closer look at each:
Local Freezing
This is a familiar and reliable method. We carefully numb the area by injecting a local anesthetic. You may feel pressure but no pain.
Sedation
Using prescription medication, laughing gas, or an intravenous method, light to moderate sedation keeps you fully conscious but very relaxed. This is often used alongside local freezing.
Sleep Dentistry
General anesthesia or deep sedation makes you nearly or completely unconscious. Patients who remain awake often report no memory of the procedure. After waking, you will remain drowsy and will need someone to drive you home and stay with you.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry help us serve patients with many different challenges. For compassionate and personalized sedation care, trust your Dentist in Mississauga, ON to guide you comfortably through your dental experience.
Some benefits include:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Fear can feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety should not keep you from getting the care you need. If you have mild or extreme anxiety, please tell us. We are here to help.
Make Time Fly By
For longer procedures, sedation helps keep you comfortable and relaxed. Your treatment will seem to pass quickly. IV sedation can feel like the procedure was over in an instant.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
If you have a sensitive gag reflex, restless leg syndrome, or local freezing does not work for you, sedation can make treatment easier. This helps ensure dental care is available to everyone.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
We review each patient’s medical history to determine if sedation is the right option for you.
Sedation makes you feel drowsy and relaxed quickly. Some report a mild tingling sensation. Mild amnesia is common, and you may not remember the procedure.
Most sedation options do not involve full sleep. Instead, they allow patients to feel deeply relaxed, often with little memory of the procedure afterward.
Yes. It is important to have a friend or family member drive you home and stay with you until the sedation wears off completely.
We recommend taking the day off to recover. Most sedation wears off between two and eight hours. A full 24 hours before resuming your normal routine is best.
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