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What Are the Benefits of Seeing a Professional Sedation Dentist?
If you’re among the millions of people around the globe who suffer from dental anxiety, take heart! You can have stress-free dental visits by seeing a professional sedation dentist. In Kanata, Ontario, dental sedation services are readily available at The Hope Dental Care Centre. In this post, Drs. Alireza Farkhondeh and Gang Wang answer your questions about dental sedation to help you decide if it’s for you.
What is sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to relieve dental anxiety and fear, allowing our anxious patients to have relaxing dental treatments. This medication has a calming effect, easing apprehension about seeing a dentist.
Who can benefit from sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry can benefit almost anyone who suffers from dental phobia. If anxiety and fear are keeping you from receiving quality dental care, we encourage you to visit our office to learn more about sedation dentistry. Dental sedation can also help people who:
- Have a hard time sitting still for prolonged treatments
- Have a fear of needles or don’t fully achieve numbness with local anesthesia
- Have highly sensitive gums or teeth
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Need long or complex dental treatments
- Have disabilities that make dental care difficult
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New Patients:
(343) 803-6333 | Existing Patients:
(613) 836-2433
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What are my dental sedation options?
Drs. Far and Wang offer the following types of sedation to our patients.
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a mild form of sedation distributed through a mask you wear over your nose. It relieves tension and fear by making you feel light-headed. The effects wear off quickly, so you can self-drive home after your procedure.
- Oral conscious sedation is a pill you can take an hour or so before your treatment to allow time for it to take effect. This pill produces drowsiness but doesn’t put you to sleep. In your “twilight state,” you won’t feel anxiety or fear. You’ll need a driver to take you home as the effects of this medication can last beyond the timeframe of your treatment.
When can dental sedation be used?
Dental sedation can be used for various dental treatments, ranging from dental fillings to root canals, tooth extractions, dental crown treatment, implant dentistry, and oral surgery. It can make your treatments go more smoothly, making it easier for you to receive quality dental care and maintain good oral health.
Is dental sedation safe?
Under the supervision of an experienced sedation dentist, dental sedation is both safe and effective in managing dental anxiety and fear.
Who can I see for dental sedation services near me?
To learn more about the amazing benefits of sedation dentistry, feel free to contact our team at The Hope Dental Care Centre in Kanata, ON at (343) 803-6333.
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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.
