Sedation Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or Valium, is a form of Conscious Sedation also known as twilight sleep dentistry. You will become very relaxed yet remain conscious. Full Sleep/Sedation is for all types of dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, wisdom tooth removal, and extensive restorative dentistry. Many types of patients can be helped including: children who are afraid or too young to have a long appointment, patients not wishing to have the sight, sounds and smells of the dental office, patients with a heightened gag reflex and patients who have trouble receiving local anesthesia.

Please note that this specialized form of sedation is limited to select Altima Dental Centres.

Anesthesia

Anesthesia works to numb the area where your dentist is working. It is commonly called freezing and will greatly reduce your discomfort level.

Analgesics

Analgesics are drugs that dull the perception of pain. Commonly used analgesics are aspirin and ibuprofen. If you are experiencing more than moderate pain, your dentist may prescribe codeine or administer Demerol. Sedatives are sometimes used to relieve a patient’s anxiety.

Call any of these six Altima Dental Centres to book an appointment.

• Altima Annex Dental Centre: 416.535.1167
• Altima Bayview Village Dental Centre: 416.222.7990
• Altima Cedarbrae Dental Centre: 416.438.1411
• Altima College West Dental Centre: 416.533.5544
• Altima First Canadian Place Dental Centre: 416.368.7226
• Altima Markville Mall Dental Centre: 905.752.0233

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