Sedation
Dentistry in Kanata
Kanata’s #1
Sedation Dentistry Clinic
No Pain and No Stress with Dental Sedation!
Green Dental Care has always provided high-quality,
compassionate care and treatment to each patient.
Included in that commitment is the understanding that
some patients may experience dental anxiety and require
sedation dentistry for even the most routine of
procedures such as dental exams.
sedation dentistry when booking your appointment.
There’s no shame in asking for sedation during your
dental procedure. At Village Green Dental Care, we use
inhaled minimal sedation (also known as laughing gas),
this form of sedation eases dental anxiety and severe
gag reflexes. If you believe sedation dentistry is right for
you, contact us today.
Why Choose
Village Green Dental?
there are plenty of options. Between our five-star rated
patient experience and recent move to a new, state-of-
the-art dental clinic, we believe that we’re one of the
best options available.
patients from Kanata and all over Ottawa for years now
and aim to improve your oral health with our honest
approach to dentistry. Before any dental treatments
begin, we make sure to educate our patients on the
latest technology and dental techniques to ensure
comfort during every visit. We promise that excellent,
compassionate, and empathetic dental care will be
provided to each patient.
Great Location
Our large new dental clinic is conveniently
located in a central part of Kanata right beside
the Trans-Canada Highway. Our location is newly
renovated and completely modern.
Modern Equipment
With the move to our new location, we’ve
purchased new equipment and new furniture to
ensure comfort during your visit. Ready to see
Kanata’s newest dental clinic? Visit us!
Outstanding Service
Our top priority is patient care. We tailor all of our
dental treatments to the needs of our patients and
are proud to be as honest as possible during all
consultations, checkups and cleanings.
Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
Patients Who Can Benefit from Dental Sedation
Sedation dentistry can be beneficial for patients for a wide variety of reasons. Patients who can benefit the most from dental sedation have one or more of the following circumstances:
- Dental Anxiety – Sedation dentistry helps patients relax and feel little to no pain.
- Require Extensive Procedures – Dental sedation will provide additional comfort and help dentists combine treatments into one procedure
- Medical Conditions – Sedation dentistry makes dental treatments for accessible and comfortable for those who suffer from conditions like MS, Cerebral Palsy, and Parkinson’s Disease.
Whether you fall into one of those categories or not, sedation dentistry can help make all your treatments seem less stressful and intimidating!
The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Laughing Gas Dentistry in Kanata
Laughing gas dentistry uses Nitrous Oxide gas to create the sedation effect to help relieve patients from anxieties, phobias, and pain. The main benefits of dental sedation include:
- Pain Relief – Laughing gas helps completely remove pain to make your dental treatments easy and pain-free!
- Anxiety Relief – Sedation helps patients relax and can help cure even the strongest fears of visiting the dentist.
- Better Results – Sedation dentistry allows a dentist to perform their job much easier. With a calm patient the dentist doesn’t need to worry about sudden movements or feel the need to rush.
If you’ve been holding off on visiting the dentist because of the stress and anxiety, sedation dentistry is the perfect solution. Contact us to learn more!
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
What is sedation dentistry?
Sedation dentistry involves the use of sedatives to help relax anxious patients during their dental treatments.
The use of sedation is typically recommended for patient that require a lot of dental work, that have a low pain threshold, and for those who have trouble sitting still.
Sedation dentistry comes in a variety of different forms which vary from conscious to unconscious, but each form of sedation will help ease pain and anxiety associated with going to the dentist.
What are the different types of dental sedation?
The main types of sedation offered by dentists include:
Oral Sedation – a prescription medication that relaxes you without making you unconscious
IV Sedation – an IV sedative that helps a patient go into a light sleep for the duration of the procedure
Inhaled Sedation – nitrous oxide, otherwise known as “laughing gas” is used to keep a patient relaxed throughout a dental procedure
General Anesthesia – a form of deep sedation in which a patient will either be partially or totally unconscious.
Who can benefit from dental sedation?
You may benefit from sedation dentistry if you:
- Have a low pain threshold
- Have a strong gag reflex
- Require a lot of dental work
- Have sensitive teeth
- Have trouble sitting still during dental procedures
Who is not a good candidate for sedation dentistry?
Patients who have obstructive sleep apnea or patients who are obese should consult with their family doctor and their dentist before getting any dental procedures done with sedation involved.
How long does sedation last?
The duration for which the sedative will last will depend on the length of treatment, the dosage, and on your body’s ability to recover. Most forms of sedation will typically leave a patient feeling drowsy. As such, it is highly recommended to plan for a helper to assist you with getting home safely after your procedure.
What types of dental treatments are performed under dental sedation?
Dentists use sedation for a wide variety of both general and cosmetic dentistry procedures, including:
- Teeth whitening
- Filling
- Crowns
- Veneers
- Extractions
- Bonding
- Implants
- Braces
- Wisdom Tooth Removal
- And more!
Testimonials
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our dental patients in Kanata say about Village Green Dental Care.
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