If the thought of going to the dentist causes significant fear and anxiety, you are not alone! Many people put off seeing a dentist because of the stress and fear involved, letting their oral health and maintenance suffer. SmileCode Dental is pleased to offer sedation dentistry options for anxious patients, to help you get the dental care you need.
If you feel mild to moderate anxiety about visiting the dentist, nitrous oxide might be just what you need. This safe and effective mild sedation option offers pain management and reduced anxiety, so you can receive the treatment you may have been putting off.
Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, is mild sedation administered through the use of a small mask that fits over your nose, allowing you to breathe in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. It is highly effective for the management of pain and anxiety, helping patients remain relaxed and comfortable during the dental treatment they require.
Oral sedation offers a safe and effective means of moderate sedation to manage your pain and anxiety, allowing you to receive the treatment you require.
Oral sedation, also called conscious sedation, involves the taking of a prescribed dose of sedative medication, in pill form, before your procedure in order to reduce anxiety related to the experience. An initial dose is usually taken approximately one hour before the dental procedure. Treatment may include additional dosing on the night preceding the procedure, to help with anxiety-related insomnia. Ultimately, the amount of medication taken will be decided by your dentist, and it will depend on your specific case; the dental procedure, your body mass, the length of your appointment, and your comfort level. This type of sedation significantly relaxes you, while you remain awake, helping to alleviate any stress and anxiety.
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#220, 251 Sage Valley Common, NW
Calgary, AB
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