Smile Dentistry at Herons Hill - Toronto

Sedation in Toronto

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We provide a variety of anaesthetic and sedation options to ensure your dental visit is comfortable and pain-free. These methods can be customized to suit your treatment plan and preferences, with guidance from your dentist or specialist.

Sedation Choices

Our sedation methods include local numbing, conscious sedation for relaxation, and general anaesthesia for deep sleep. Here’s a closer look at each category:

  1. Local Anaesthesia: This technique numbs the treatment area, allowing you to feel pressure without pain.
  2. Conscious Sedation: Using prescription medications, laughing gas, or IV sedation, this method keeps you awake but deeply relaxed. It’s often paired with local anaesthesia for added comfort.
  3. Sleep Dentistry: General anaesthesia induces deep sedation or unconsciousness, leaving most patients with no memory of the procedure. A companion is required to assist you after the treatment as you recover.

The Benefits Of Dental Sedation

Sedation and sleep dentistry offer solutions for patients with diverse needs and challenges. Here are some key benefits:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

For many, fear or anxiety about dental visits can feel overwhelming. Sedation helps ease these concerns, ensuring you receive the care you need. Let us know about your anxiety—we’re here to help.

Time Flies with Comfort

For lengthy treatments, sedation keeps you relaxed and comfortable, making the process feel quick and stress-free. With IV sedation, it might feel like no time has passed at all.

Customized to Suit Your Unique Needs

Whether you have a strong gag reflex, difficulty sitting still, or require additional pain control, sedation provides a customized solution to make treatment accessible and comfortable for everyone.

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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

We carefully review your medical history and discuss your needs to ensure sedation dentistry is a safe and suitable option for you.

You’ll quickly feel calm and sleepy, with some reporting a mild tingling sensation. Many patients experience slight amnesia and don’t recall much of the procedure.

Most sedation methods don’t involve full unconsciousness. Instead, they help you feel deeply relaxed. Often, patients don’t remember the procedure after it’s completed.

Yes, you’ll need a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you. It’s important to allow the sedation to fully wear off and rest before resuming normal activities.

Recovery time varies depending on the type of sedation used but typically ranges from 2 to 8 hours. We recommend taking the day off to relax and setting aside 24 hours before returning to your usual routine.

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