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Sedation & Sleep Dentistry in Darch

Darch Dental Centre makes dental procedures easier by providing sedation dentistry. We want to make your dental experience as comfortable as possible.

Reduce your dental anxiety with sleep dentistry

Dental procedures can be stressful, especially if you’re anxious about them.

It’s no secret that plenty of people avoid the dentist because they’re anxious about the procedures and what will happen during their appointment. It’s common to feel anxious or scared about dental procedures, especially if you’ve never had them before. This fear causes many people to avoid the dentist.

At Darch Dental Centre, we offer sleep dentistry options to help reduce your anxiety and make your visit more comfortable. Sleep dentistry, also called sedation dentistry, is the process of calming a patient’s anxiety before dental procedures using sedatives. Sedatives can be administered by inhalation (nitrous oxide), orally (oral sedation), or intravenously (IV sedation). These methods each provide benefits such as relaxation or decreased sensitivity. We have a variety of techniques that we use to help calm patients or make them feel more at ease. When you feel at ease, we can work more efficiently and complete your dental care in fewer appointments.

Benefits of Sleep Dentistry

Dental procedures can be very stressful, and sometimes patients need a little extra help to relax. That’s where Darch Dental Centre comes in: we offer sedation options for patients who are anxious about dental procedures, so you won’t feel any anxiety or discomfort during your treatment.

Among the most beneficial aspects of sleep dentistry is the reduction of dental anxiety. With sleep dentistry, you can feel more comfortable getting the dental care you need.
Sedatives and anaesthetics prevent the brain from registering pain. Everyone can enjoy pain-free dental care with sleep dentistry.
Patients with a sensitive gag reflex, a fear of needles, or a low pain threshold may also benefit from sleep dentistry. Sleep dentistry eliminates these issues, which could hinder a patient’s treatment.
When under an effective anaesthetic and sedative, a patient will not wriggle in the dental chair as the dentist works. Our dentists will be able to work more quickly and efficiently since they will not have to worry about your reaction to the treatment.

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Why choose
Darch Dental Centre

At Darch Dental Centre, our professional dentists take pride in providing gentle dental care to patients. We want all our patients, including anxious patients, to feel relaxed and comfortable, and we go above and beyond to make that happen.

50 Years of Combined Experience

Darch Dental Centre understands that patients may feel anxious about undergoing dental procedures, and we are here to help. Our experienced team of dentists is trained in providing sleep dentistry services and gentle dental care to ensure you are comfortable.

Variety of Payment Options

Darch Dental Centre is proud to offer various payment options to make receiving treatment more affordable. We understand that cost may be a concern, and we are committed to providing quality dentistry at a manageable and reasonable cost.

Relaxing and Comfortable Dentistry

Several sedation options are available at Darch Dental Centre to help you receive the gentle dental care you need in a relaxing and comfortable setting. Our gentle dentists offer sleep dentistry to help patients feel at ease during dental procedures.

FAQ's About Sleep Dentistry

Who is a candidate for sleep dentistry options?

The following people are good candidates for sleep dentistry:

Patients who are nervous or anxious about going through dental procedures or visiting the dentist (dental anxiety)
Patients with oversensitive gag reflexes
Patients who fear needles
Those whose teeth are extremely sensitive
People who feel claustrophobic in the dental chair
Patients who are less sensitive to local anaesthesia
Patients who have trouble controlling their movements
Patients with special needs (cognitive, behavioural, or physical)

Occasionally, children who are frightened of the dentist or refuse to cooperate are given sedation. We recommend nitrous oxide for children as it is relatively safe for them.

How does sleep dentistry work?

Your dentist may use a sedative or combination of sedatives to help you relax for your dentist appointment. During your appointment, you will be given sedatives such as nitrous gas, oral sedatives, or IV sedation to reduce anxiety and pain sensitivity.

The sedative enters your body as soon as it is administered by the dentist, causing you to feel calm and relaxed. Additionally, you may feel heavy in your arms and legs. Within a few minutes, you will be numb enough to feel no pain, allowing the dentist to perform the necessary dental procedure.

What dental procedures might need me to be sedated?

Almost any procedure can be sedated, from complex procedures to dental cleanings and tooth whitening. A sedative may be used to relieve anxiety and ease the pain associated with dental procedures. If you’re interested in sleep dentistry, it would be best to talk to your dentist. As each patient is unique, your dentist can help determine which sedation option is best for you. Some common procedures requiring sedation include:

Is there anyone who shouldn’t be sedated?

It is not recommended to undergo sleep dentistry if you are:

Pregnant
Allergic to sedatives
Suffering from a central nervous system dysfunction
A person with glaucoma
Severely resistant to medications
With uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac conditions

Can I still drive myself home after being sedated?

It is recommended to have a trusted friend or family member drive you home from the dental clinic after your appointment unless you had nitrous oxide as your sedation. You will need to wait at least 24 hours before driving if you have had oral or IV sedation. You should rest at home until the sedative medication wears off.

What are the after-effects of sedation?

Dental sedation has varying side effects based on the type of anaesthetic used. Each individual responds to sedation differently as well. Sedatives and medications used for general anesthesia can have these side effects:

Vomiting or nausea
Numbness
Headache
Fatigue
Shivering or sweating
Lightheadedness
Delirium, hallucinations, or confusion
Pain at the injection site
Slurring of speech
Sore throat
Dry mouth

There may be short-term side effects associated with child sedation dentistry, including irritability, snoring, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Some children may not wake up right away. Your child will be monitored by your dentist at the dental clinic for a few hours if this occurs. These side effects should go away after a few days. For more information, contact your dentist.

Does my insurance cover the sleep dentistry option?

Most private health insurance plans cover anaesthetic costs for medically necessary procedures. You may be able to get some of your dental treatment covered if you have an extras policy that includes dental coverage. For confirmation of your level of coverage, please get in touch with your health insurance fund provider.