Sedation Dentistry in NW Calgary

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you feel calm and relaxed during dental treatment. Dental anxiety is more common than many people think. Some patients fear needles or the sound of the drill, some have a strong gag reflex and some have had a hard experience in the past. No one should have to avoid the dentist because of fear.

At All Smiles, you stay conscious with every option we offer. You can respond to your dentist and talk with us during your visit. Sedation can be used for anything from a cleaning to a longer procedure.

Patients come to us for sedation dentistry from Country Hills, Hamptons, Hidden Valley, Panorama Hills, Coventry Hills, Evanston, Sandstone, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Sherwood and the surrounding NW Calgary communities.

Our Sedation Options

Your dentist will help you choose the option that fits your comfort level and your treatment.

Local anesthesia is often used together with nitrous oxide or oral sedation. Sedation helps you relax, and local anesthesia numbs the area being treated.

Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation may help if you:

• Feel anxious about the dentist or have a dental phobia
• Have a strong gag reflex
• Need several procedures or a long procedure in one visit
• Have trouble getting numb with local anesthesia alone
• Have had a traumatic dental experience in the past
• Find dental visits challenging because of special needs
• Simply want to be more comfortable during treatment

Sedation is often asked about for treatments such as root canal therapy and tooth extractions, but you can ask about it for any visit. If you want to read more first, see our blog posts on reducing dental anxiety with dental sedation and how sedation dentistry can help with dental anxiety in Calgary.

Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?

Sedation is considered safe when trained dental professionals give it and patients are screened first. Before we recommend sedation, we review your complete medical history, your current medications and any allergies. During your procedure, our team continuously monitors your vital signs. We follow established safety guidelines for sedation in dental settings, and our team is trained in giving sedation and managing emergencies.

Tell us about every medication, supplement and health condition before your visit. If you are pregnant, or if your health has changed since your last visit, tell us as well so your dentist can choose what is right for you.

What to Expect at a Sedation Visit

1. Talk with your dentist. Explain your worries and your health history. We review your medications and allergies.
2. Choose an option. Your dentist recommends nitrous oxide, oral sedation or local anesthesia alone, based on you and your treatment.
3. Prepare. For oral sedation, we give you instructions to follow before your visit, and you arrange for a companion to drive you.
4. Treatment. You stay relaxed and conscious while our team monitors your vital signs.
5. Recovery. Nitrous oxide wears off quickly. After oral sedation, go home with your companion and rest.

Why Choose All Smiles Dental Care for Sedation Dentistry

• Three options: nitrous oxide, oral sedation and local anesthesia
• A review of your medical history, medications and allergies before sedation
• Continuous monitoring of your vital signs during treatment
• General dentists caring for children and adults at one family-friendly clinic
• Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras
• Direct insurance billing
• 0% financing available
• Monday evening hours, early Thursday and Friday starts and Saturday appointments
• A convenient NW Calgary location in the Country Hills area

If you are new to our clinic, read our new patient information to see how your first visit works.

Cost of Sedation Dentistry in Calgary

The cost of sedation depends on the option you choose and the treatment you are having, so a price can only be given after you talk with your dentist. We go over your treatment plan with you before you decide. We bill insurance directly and offer 0% financing, and our team can explain your coverage and payment options when you call 403-777-3567.