Are you anxious about your dental appointment?
We can tailor your dental experience by offering safe and effective sedation options to help you feel at ease during your visit.
Are you anxious about your dental appointment?
We can tailor your dental experience by offering safe and effective sedation options to help you feel at ease during your visit.
If the mere thought of going to the dentist causes you unease, worry not, for Lakeview Dental is here to support you. Our safe sedation dentistry services ensure that anxiety doesn't limit your dental check-ups and treatments.
Sedation dentistry employs specific medications to help you stay calm and relaxed during dental procedures. Although some people call it "sleep dentistry," patients are typically conscious. Our various offerings include oral conscious sedation, nitrous oxide, and dental numbing, tailored to each patient's needs in our West Kelowna dental clinic.
At Lakeview Dental, we understand how dental anxiety, especially in children, can be overwhelming. Fortunately, sedation dentistry helps manage these fears effectively. Procedures such as tooth fillings or fitting dentures can be completed with complete calmness. Our sedation dentist in West Kelowna, Dr. Sigel, ensures this is possible.
Dr. Sigel is committed to delivering top-tier treatment choices. His proficiency in IV sedation, acquired through extra training, places you in a relaxed state, ensuring comfort during extensive procedures like wisdom teeth extraction and dental implant insertion.
Remember, you’ll need someone to drive you home post-treatment.
We offer nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” a popular choice to alleviate anxiety during dental treatments. Suitable for both kids and adults, this sedation option ensures you are relaxed yet alert. If necessary, it can be paired with oral sedation for enhanced calmness.
Oral Sedation involves taking oral medication (typically a benzodiazepine, like Ativan) that your dentist prescribes to you usually one hour before your appointment. Oral sedation will help you feel more relaxed and at ease throughout your dental visit. If you will be taking an oral sedative, you will need a trusted adult to drive you to and from your appointment.
Dental anxiety can often result in delayed or avoided appointments, jeopardizing oral health. Sedation dentistry paves the way for a worry-free and cozy experience, especially for those who find dental visits daunting. It’s also helpful for extended treatments, ensuring patient comfort while enabling efficiency for the dentist.
Costs can vary, influenced by the sedation type and procedure length. A discussion with our West Kelowna team will provide clarity on suitable options and associated costs, ensuring you’re well-informed.
Insurance policies differ; some might cover sedation partially if deemed medically essential, while others might not. Reach out to your insurance firm or our West Kelowna dental center for detailed information.
We’ll scrutinize your health records and current medications and decide on the optimal sedation technique. Some methods require fasting beforehand, and arranging a ride home is usually required.
You could be in a relaxed state or lightly asleep, with an expert monitoring your vital statistics for ensured safety. The sedation might blur the procedural memories.
You’ll be monitored as the sedation effects diminish. Feeling slightly disoriented is common, hence the need for a ride home.
Though generally safe, mild side effects like nausea, drowsiness, or a dry mouth might occur, but are typically brief. At Lakeview Dental, every precaution is in place to mitigate risks and guarantee your comfort and safety.
Bid farewell to dental anxiety with our advanced sedation options. We’re dedicated to offering a sanctuary where every patient is relaxed. Our skilled West Kelowna team is ready to make every visit peaceful and comfy.
Contact Lakeview Dental and transform your dental care experience into one of tranquility and quality care.
