We understand that not everyone enjoys visiting the dentist, but for some patients, the thought of a dental visit induces enough anxiety that they avoid necessary visits. To help ensure that each patient has a pleasant visit Riverwalk Dental is pleased to offer sedation dentistry.
Sedation dentistry uses sedatives to help reduce patient anxiety, allowing anxious patients to relax during dental procedures that would typically cause them emotional distress.
Riverwalk Dental offers minimal sedation. You will also be given a local anesthetic, if necessary, to relieve any pain you may feel during the procedure.
Minimal sedation is designed to help patients relax while still keeping them awake. Minimal sedation can include the use of nitrous oxide, also called “laughing gas”, or oral sedation, which will make you pleasantly drowsy. Nitrous oxide tends to wear off quickly so you will need to receive a steady supply of it during your procedure. Your dentist will carefully control how much nitrous oxide you receive to ensure you don’t consume too much. If your dentist offers you oral sedation, you will be given a pill roughly an hour before your procedure.
While you may be able to safely drive yourself home after being given nitrous oxide, you should arrange for someone else to drive you home if you take an oral sedative. Your dental team will discuss your particular situation with you, and give you any personalized instructions before you book your sedation dentistry appointment.
Sedation dentistry is designed for individuals who suffer from severe enough dental anxiety that it prevents them from seeing their dentist for regular cleanings and exams, as well as necessary procedures.
Sedation dentistry may also be a good option for individuals who:
Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, or who are obese, should talk to their family doctor and their dentist before considering sedation dentistry because they are more likely to develop complications as a result of receiving sedation dentistry.
Children who are terrified of the dentist may also benefit from sedation dentistry, but parents should confer with their child’s dentist and pediatrician before making a decision.
We are conveniently located in Calgary’s East Village! Street parking is available out front, and our team will happily cover the costs of your parking, talk to our team for more information.
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