Dentistry with Sedation
For many patients, it is common to feel nervous or apprehensive about dental treatment. Dr. Syed, Dr. Lee or Dr. Chong is trained to help you with your anxiety by explaining different options to make you more comfortable.
What types of sedation are available?
Once an assessment is made, Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong may suggest taking an oral medication prior to your appointment, the use of nitrous oxide (a.k.a. laughing gas) or IV sedation. Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong is trained in the administration of all these options.
How safe is sedation?
The use of sedation in dentistry has a commendable record of safety. During a sedation procedure the patient is continuously monitored by a Registered Nurse with various types of equipment, ranging from an automatic blood pressure cuff to pulse oximeter. Our professional team is trained to handle any foreseeable emergency. Following a sedation procedure, you will have to have a responsible adult drive you home and care for you for a predetermined amount of time.
What type of treatment can be done with sedation?
We can perform any general dentistry procedure in-office with sedation as well as surgical procedures like tooth extractions, implants and periodontal grafting.
What are the main advantages to being sedated?
- Treatment is completed when you are in a more relaxed mood.
- You will have less difficulty sitting through a lengthy procedure.
- Multiple treatments and full mouth restorations can occur at during the same visit.
- Less discomfort after treatment.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is also a great option for the elderly, the disabled, or simply- the fearful!
Sedation Dentistry for the Elderly
As we age, our oral health becomes more important than ever. Periodontal disease can lead to bone and tooth loss, which affects nearly every part of our daily lives. To lead full and active lives, we need our teeth and gums. They allow us enjoy food, support speech and good conversation, and facilitate digestion. Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong is dedicated to treating elderly patients with care and commitment to comfort and health.
Elderly patients as a group tend to avoid dental visits for a variety of reasons, including: more pressing medical concerns, anxiety about treatment, the hardship of transportation, or fixed incomes. Once their oral health has reached an unmanageable point, fear and embarrassment further keep these patients away from the dentist.
For elderly patients embarrassed or fearful of their current oral state, sedation dentistry provides the opportunity for Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong to treat these conditions while the patient remains relaxed and unaware until “awaking” to an improved oral state!
Sedation Dentistry for the Disabled
It may be especially difficult for people with disabilities to obtain access to proper dental care. They must find a dentist who is skilled and compassionate, and who can provide services for which some dentists may not be qualified. At Oasis Family Dental Centre, we provide the expertise, state-of-the-art-equipment, and dedication to assisting special-needs patients necessary to ensuring great oral care for our patients.
Disabled patients may face added challenges in maintaining their oral health. Their disability may make it difficult to brush or floss regularly; they may also suffer a severe gag reflux, or dry mouth as a result of medication. Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong meets these challenges with sedation dentistry for the disabled. Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong is skilled in anesthesia for special-needs patients, and can ease the fear associated with out-of-control oral hygiene with one visit.
Sedation Dentistry for the Fearful
Dental phobia is a real, often overwhelming reality for thousands of people. Negative previous dental experiences, fear of needles or drills, and severe gag refluxes are just some of the reasons people feel extreme anxiety when thinking about visiting the dentist.
If you suffer from dental phobia- fear no more! At Oasis Family Dental Centre, we are committed to understanding the very real nature of your fears. Not only will our staff treat you with delicacy and care, but IV sedation will allow you to experience dentistry in a whole new way. While engaging in a pleasant sleep-like experience, Drs. Syed, Lee or Chong will be hard at work making sure you “wake up” with the results you desire.