Sedation

At Rideau Dental Centre, we understand that though dental surgeries are perfectly harmless and absolutely vital for dental health, some people may have deeply rooted anxieties and apprehensions about such procedures. Thus, we use the following types of sedation as per necessity-

• General Anesthesia
  Sleep dentistry, as it is commonly referred to, is used in cases of extreme anxiety on part of the patient. It is also an effective tool to curtail pain. In case of general anesthesia, our doctors will first consult you and proceed only with your consent.
  
  

• Oral Conscious Sedation
  In cases where patients express extreme anxiety regardless of the simplicity of the procedure, dentists may recommend oral conscious sedation. As the name suggests, the patient consciously takes oral sedative prior to the visit and is given a dose of nitrous oxide gas to enhance the effects of the sedative. This helps to reduce anxiety in relatively simple and pain-free procedures.
  
  

• IV Conscious Sedation
  This type of sedative can be used both as a general anesthesia and to create a state of semi-consciousness. It creates a ‘twilight’ state of mind in which the body is relaxed, feels no pain while a temporary state of amnesia wipes out the memory of the procedure from your mind.

Our doctors at Rideau Dental Centre are trained to handle complex sedation procedures with utmost care. We will make sure that you receive complete information regarding the procedure that is being used and the impact it will have on you.