Many patients at South Simcoe Dental Care first visited us with a debilitating fear of dental visits. Some people are afraid of pain and needles. Others have developed dental anxiety after undergoing a bad experience. Truth be told, this fear can be very problematic because it can lead to the avoidance of dentist visits until an emergency has arisen. The dentists at South Simcoe Dental Care are experts at keeping every Bradford patient comfortable. If dental anxiety is preventing you from getting the oral care you require, call South Simcoe Dental Care and book an appointment with our dentist in Bradford for sedation dentistry.
Sedation Dentistry in Bradford
At South Simcoe Dental Care, we offer our Bradford patients a variety of sedation dentistry options:
- IV sedation
- Laughing gas
- Oral sedation
Intravenous Sedation
IV sedation, also known as deep or conscious dental sedation, is safe and effective for treating moderate to severe cases of dental anxiety. We use state-of-the-art monitoring equipment at South Simcoe Dental Care including CO2 monitors, EKG, pulse oximetry, and pre-cordial stethoscopes combined with exceptional skills and training, which allows our Bradford dental team to provide a calm treatment environment and top-notch patient care.
Nitrous Oxide in Bradford
Nitrous oxide or laughing gas is the most popular form of sedation dentistry at South Simcoe Dental Care because it works fast and exits the body quickly. Laughing gas is delivered by inhaling the vapor through a face mask. South Simcoe Dental Care patients in Bradford experience a euphoric feeling within five minutes, wiping away any anxiety. and fear. The sedating effects begin to wear away immediately once the mask is removed. For that reason, you can safely drive yourself home and not have to arrange a ride.
Oral Sedation Dentistry in Bradford
For patients with a mild to moderate fear of the dental chair, your Bradford dentist can prescribe a pill to be taken about 60 minutes before you arrive. By your appointment time, you will feel calm and relaxed, possibly a bit drowsy. Oral sedation in Bradford is the ideal solution for a South Simcoe Dental Care patient who fears not only dental treatments, but also intravenous injections.
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