Select Page

Sedation Dentistry

The 7 Common Types of Sedation Dentistry

We all know the amount of anxiety you get when seated on a dentist’s chair. This often happens when you really don’t understand what’s going on. To be a bit more relaxed the next time you visit the dental clinic, we’ll demystify one of the main stages of most dental procedures – sedation. Sedation dentistry involves using a sedative to make the patient relax and sometimes sleep so that the procedure can be done effectively. Sedation is mostly done when there’s work involved with the molar teeth like extraction of wisdom tooth. There are different types of sedation that we will mention in the paragraphs below.

Are you looking for new teeth-in-a-day to transform your loose teeth or old dentures into a confidence-boosting smile? If so, Dr. Adam Chapnick, a renowned cosmetic dentist in Toronto, is here for you. We will make sure your self-esteem remains high as you improve your social connections. The immediately functional Toronto cosmetic dentistry we provide will get you talking, smiling, and laughing without any worries.

Oral Conscious Sedation

In this sedation process, the patient is given an oral sedative that they put in the mouth or gums. This kind of sedative is not very strong so the patient is unlikely to fall asleep. It’s given during simple dental procedures. The most common oral sedatives include Valium and Halcion. It may take a while before the drug is effective and you’ll know once the mouth or gums become numb.

Nitrous Oxide

Commonly known as the laughing gas, nitrous oxide can be used as a sedative during a short dental procedure that needs the patient to just relax. Once this sedative is given, the patient will remain conscious. It is given by placing a mask over the patient’s face and then the gas is inhaled. Don’t be afraid if you begin to talk more than usual and feel rather excited after this sedation.

IV Sedation

This involves using a syringe to introduce the sedative into your system. This type of sedation takes effective faster than an oral sedative. This is because the sedative is introduced straight to your bloodstream. When IV sedation is done, the patient may feel sleepy. Patients can quickly go to sleep depending on the level of IV sedation that has been given.

General Anesthesia

This form of sedation when given to a patient puts him/her to sleep. It is often used during complex dental procedures. It is often used for dental operations and once the procedure is complete, waking up from it may take a while. If your dentist mentions that he is going to give this type of sedation to you, find out what levels are involved. He/she should be able to explain this to you in more detail.

Conscious sedation

There are cases where a sedative will be given to an extent that you will remain awake but feeling a bit unconscious.

OTHER SEDATIONS

Deep Sedation

When sedation is used to put you to sleep and will require some time before you wake up from it, it is regarded as deep sedation. General anesthesia and high levels of IV sedation can be used to achieve this. Deep sedation is often used in lengthy dental procedures.

Light Sedation

This is when a sedative is used but the patient remains awake and fully aware of what’s happening. This form of sedation is simply meant to help you relax and feel comfortable during the procedure.

We are a Family-Friendly Practice

At our dental office, we provide family dentistry services. Toronto and Barrie dentist, Dr. Adam Chapnick, works with every child to build trust and comfort throughout the entire dental visit process.

Contact Us

*
*
*
*
*

Not accepting patients at this time.

For inquiries please contact drchapnick@chapnickdental.com

X