Sedation dentistry in Vancouver: relaxed, comfortable dental care
If the dentist makes you anxious, sedation can help you stay calm and comfortable through your treatment.
What is sedation dentistry?
Sedation uses medication to help you relax during dental treatment. Minimal sedation keeps you awake and able to communicate, while helping you feel calm.
We start with a health assessment and a review of your medical history and medications, and we monitor you during treatment.
Sedation options at Oakridge Family Dental
Oral sedation
You take prescribed medication before your appointment to help you relax.
Nitrous oxide
You breathe it through a small nose mask, and it starts working within minutes.
Minimal sedation
You stay awake and can talk with us while feeling calm.
What to expect at your sedation appointment
Assess
We review your health, medical history and medications to choose the right option.
Treat
We monitor you throughout your treatment.
Recover
You get clear instructions before and after. You can usually return to normal activities soon, depending on the type of sedation.
Who can benefit?
Sedation can help if you have dental anxiety, sensitive teeth, a strong gag reflex, trouble sitting still, trouble getting numb with local anesthetic, or if you need lengthy or multiple procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Will I be asleep?
Minimal sedation keeps you awake and able to communicate, while helping you feel relaxed.
Is sedation dentistry safe?
We start with a health assessment and a review of your medical history and medications, and we monitor you during treatment.
What options do you offer?
Oral sedation, which you take before your appointment, and nitrous oxide, which you inhale through a nose mask.
How soon can I get back to normal?
You can usually resume normal activities soon after, depending on the type of sedation. We will give you instructions.
Who is sedation for?
Anyone who feels anxious, has a strong gag reflex, has trouble getting numb, or needs lengthy treatment.
Other treatments
Ready when you are
Call the office, Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are in Oakridge Park at 650 W 41st Ave #321, Vancouver.