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Understanding Dental Sedation: Easing Your Anxiety for a Stress-Free Experience
For a lot of people, dental anxiety is a real thing. Fortunately, Dr. Alireza Farkhondeh and Dr. Gang Wang at Hope Dental Care Centre in Kanata, Ontario, can help with dental sedation. Their goal is to help you get the dental care you need without the fear.
What Is Dental Sedation, and How Can a Dentist Who Uses Sedation Help?
Dental sedation is basically a way to help you relax during dental work. Your dentist uses medication to keep you calm and comfortable—a huge help if you deal with dental anxiety or phobia.
Because you’re relaxed, your dentist can finish the work without issues. It makes procedures less stressful and helps people who might otherwise avoid the dentist altogether.
How Do I Know if Dental Sedation Is the Right Choice for Me?
If you experience anxiety when visiting the dentist, have delayed scheduling your first appointment after a long absence, or have missed appointments due to fear, dental sedation may help ease your nerves. The best way to know is to discuss it with a dentist at our office.
What Types of Dental Sedation Does Your Office Offer?
Our team offers a few different sedation options to match your needs.
- Gas sedation: You breathe in nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, through a small mask. You relax quickly, and the sedation wears off in minutes once the mask is removed.
- Dental oral sedation: You take a pill before your appointment, which provides longer-lasting relaxation than gas sedation.
- Oral moderate sedation puts you in a deeper state of relaxation than the first two methods; you likely won’t remember the procedure.
Which Dental Sedation Is Right for Me?
Choosing the right sedation really depends on a few things: how nervous you are and what kind of procedure you need. Our dentists can review your options to help you pick the one that makes you feel most comfortable.
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New Patients:
(343) 803-6333 | Existing Patients:
(613) 836-2433
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How Does Gas Sedation Work, and What Should I Expect During My Procedure?
With gas sedation, you breathe in nitrous oxide through a small mask that fits over your nose. You’ll feel calm and relaxed within a few minutes, but be awake the whole time. Once the procedure is over and the mask is removed, the effects of the gas wear off almost immediately.
When Is Dental Oral Sedation a Good Option?
If your dental anxiety is high, or the procedure is longer, and you can’t get nitrous oxide gas for medical reasons, oral sedation may be the solution. It provides a deeper level of relaxation than just gas sedation. Because it makes you drowsy, you’ll need someone to drive you to and from your visit.
Is Oral Moderate Sedation Safe, and What Precautions Does the Team at Your Office Take?
Yes, it is very safe. When you undergo oral moderate sedation with Dr. Far, a certified provider, he will be there to monitor you throughout the entire procedure. They watch your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing to ensure everything goes smoothly.
How Can I Schedule an Appointment to Learn More About Dental Sedation?
Book an appointment with our team by calling (343) 803-6333 today.
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Dr. Alireza Farkhondeh (Dr. Far)
Dr. Alireza Farkhondeh (Dr. Far) received his honors bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario in London, ON, and his DDS degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2016. During this time, he participated in research projects in immunology, oral pathology, and oral radiology with publications in the Michigan Dental Association Journal. Dr. Far is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Wang
Dr. Gang Wang received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and DDS degrees from the University of Toronto in 2011, 2013, and 2017 respectively. He earned over 17 university scholarships and published five academic articles during this period. Both doctors are keen on helping patients as much as possible while educating them throughout the treatment process.
