Sedation Dentistry Nepean
Making Your Smile’s Care Soothing
There's a pretty good chance you have a fear of dentistry, at least according to global surveys. Fortunately, a visit to the dentist’s office doesn’t have to be troubling. The truth is that we at Fisher Dental offer some of the best sedation dentistry in Nepean. As applied by Dr. Bal, it can calm you (or your child) down for smooth and easy dental care. Discover more about it by reading below or booking a visit to our office soon.
Why Choose Fisher Dental for Sedation Dentistry?
- Able to Serve Patients of All Ages
- Multiple Sedation Options Available
- Kind & Gentle Dental Team
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation is the type most often used by dentists and suits patients with low levels of fear. When it’s applied, you inhale nitrous oxide (i.e., “laughing gas”) through a nose mask before and during care. This gas will then help you relax enough for us to perform and complete your treatment. However, its effects quickly fade once you stop breathing through the mask. You’ll be ready for everyday activities almost right after your procedure.
Oral Conscious Sedation
For oral conscious sedation, you take a prescribed pill before your dental visit. This medicine (usually Halcion) takes effect by the time you see us and prompts a deeply calm state of mind. That said, it won’t make you fall asleep; it should leave you awake enough to follow instructions. You’ll likely feel groggy and out-of-sorts for a few hours after your care, though. You should thus have someone drive you home from our office.
Intravenous Dental Sedation
IV dental sedation is best done for adults with intense anxiety or who need lengthy care. It administers the sedative through an IV in your arm, so its effects are fast-acting and strong. You can trust it to leave you completely at ease in no time at all. Plus, we’ll monitor your vitals to ensure you remain comfy and safe as the sedative is applied. This attention lets us make any needed adjustments as care proceeds.
Anesthesia and Deep Sedation
General anesthesia is given to those who need several (or invasive) dental procedures. Often, it puts you into a dreamless sleep during treatment and tends to have lingering after-effects. For that reason, you’ll need to have someone escort you home and monitor your health until its effects fully fade. You won’t be in a state to drive a vehicle while the anesthesia is still in your system.