Cottage Country Dental - Bracebridge

Sedation in Bracebridge

Sedation dentistry keeps you relaxed and stress free during your dental appointment.
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Experience Dentistry Free From Stress And Anxiety

Anesthetic and sedation options are available to prevent you from feeling pain and discomfort during your dental procedure. There are several methods available and several may be combined to give you complete coverage. The type of sedation or anesthesia used will depend on your personalized treatment plan, your personal needs and the expert opinion of your dentist or specialist.

Types of Sedation

The different kinds of sedation available can be summed up into three major groups. We can temporarily numb the small area receiving the work, You can be sedated so you are still awake but completely relaxed, or you can sleep through your procedure with general anesthesia. Here’s some more information about each group:

Local Freezing

Everyone is familiar with this reliable standard. We patiently numb the area and then carefully inject a local anesthetic to put a small area of your mouth to sleep. You may feel pressure but will not feel pain.

Sedation

Using prescription medication, laughing gas or administered through an IV, with light to moderate sedation you will be completely conscious but totally relaxed. This method of sedation is often used along with local freezing.

Enhancing Dental Visits with Comfort and Ease Through IV Sedation

IV sedation has revolutionized the dental experience, offering a multitude of benefits that enhance patient comfort and ease during dental visits. Administered intravenously, this form of sedation induces a relaxed and drowsy state while maintaining consciousness, allowing patients to respond to the dentist’s instructions. One of the key advantages of IV sedation is its ability to reduce anxiety and fear associated with dental procedures, enabling individuals with dental phobia to receive necessary treatment without distress.

Moreover, the sedative effects of IV medication help alleviate discomfort and minimize pain perception, making even lengthy or complex procedures more tolerable. This method also allows dentists to work efficiently and accurately, as patients remain still and cooperative throughout the treatment. With IV sedation, dental visits become a tranquil and stress-free experience, promoting optimal oral health for individuals of all ages.

The benefits of dental sedation

Sedation and sleep dentistry are useful options that help us serve patients from all walks of life with many different challenges to overcome. Some of the benefits of sedation dentistry are as follows:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Sometimes the fear and worry can feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety shouldn’t stand between you and the dental treatment you need. If you have mild or extreme dental anxiety or fear is keeping you from seeking dental treatment, please speak up! We can help.

Make Time Fly By

For long procedures that leave you sitting in the chair with your mouth wide open for a long time, sedation will keep you relaxed and comfortable. Your procedure will be over before you know it. If you require IV sedation, it will feel like an instant has passed.

Tailored for Your Personal Needs

Do you have a sensitive gag reflex? Chronic restlessness or restless leg syndrome? Does local freezing just not work for you? Sedation is really helpful in many different cases, ensuring that treatment is available to everyone.

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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rest assured that we talk to each and every one of our patients to understand their medical history to decide if sedation dentistry is the right option for you.
Sedation will make you feel drowsy and relaxed pretty quickly. Some people report feeling a mild tingly sensation. You may also experience mild amnesia afterwards and may not remember anything from the procedure.
Most sedation dentistry options don’t actually involve patients being put to sleep. Rather sedation dentistry allows patients to feel extremely relaxed. You may not even remember any of the procedure once it’s over.
When sedation is involved we always stress the importance of having a friend or family member drive you home and keep you company. It’s important to let the sedation wear off completely and give your body a rest before returning to your regular routine.
If you’ve been sedated for your dental procedure we would advise you to take the day off to recover. A good rule of thumb is to set aside 24-hours before returning to your regular routine. The time it takes for any drowsiness to pass will depend on what kind of sedation you receive but may be somewhere between 2 to 8 hours.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

Cassie Kuehni
2 weeks ago
Our whole family switched to this dentist office and have been very pleased! They’re great with our kids. Would recommend!
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Daniel & Dina W
1 month ago
I was with my past dentist for 25 years and making the change was smooth. Had our first visit here this month. Great/friendly team and great support. Happy we made the change.
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Kathy Wykes
1 month ago
The staff at Cottage Country Dental are caring and kind. They make what can be an unpleasant experience as easy as possible. They are prompt and thorough and offer a small discount for seniors.. I have been a patient there for several years and will continue.
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Mathew Reisler
2 months ago
Prior to moving to Muskoka, I had one dentist my whole life. I was worried my new dentist wouldn't be as good. However, I lucked out when I found Cottage Country Dental. They are incredibly professional and make you feel comfortable throughout your appointment. The staff are lovely, too, and it feels like I'm catching up with old friends every time I arrive for an check up.
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JD Sterne
4 months ago
I booked my first visit with Cottage Country Dental after reading the wonderful reviews. This teams delivers!!! They are all so personable and experienced! Kelly did my X-rays like a true wizard, Dr Pagah was able to quickly deliver an inspection of my mouth, and Julie went above any beyond to explain answers to all my questions while doing a great job scaling my teeth. My teeth feel so clean! Thank you so much to everyone on the team!
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Cassie Kuehni
2 weeks ago
Our whole family switched to this dentist office and have been very pleased! They’re great with our kids. Would recommend!
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Daniel & Dina W
1 month ago
I was with my past dentist for 25 years and making the change was smooth. Had our first visit here this month. Great/friendly team and great support. Happy we made the change.
More
Kathy Wykes
1 month ago
The staff at Cottage Country Dental are caring and kind. They make what can be an unpleasant experience as easy as possible. They are prompt and thorough and offer a small discount for seniors.. I have been a patient there for several years and will continue.
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Mathew Reisler
2 months ago
Prior to moving to Muskoka, I had one dentist my whole life. I was worried my new dentist wouldn't be as good. However, I lucked out when I found Cottage Country Dental. They are incredibly professional and make you feel comfortable throughout your appointment. The staff are lovely, too, and it feels like I'm catching up with old friends every time I arrive for an check up.
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JD Sterne
4 months ago
I booked my first visit with Cottage Country Dental after reading the wonderful reviews. This teams delivers!!! They are all so personable and experienced! Kelly did my X-rays like a true wizard, Dr Pagah was able to quickly deliver an inspection of my mouth, and Julie went above any beyond to explain answers to all my questions while doing a great job scaling my teeth. My teeth feel so clean! Thank you so much to everyone on the team!
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Cottage Country Dental - Bracebridge

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