Dental Sedation for Children

Benefits of Dental Sedation for Children

A visit to the dentist can be an extremely stressful and scary time for some children. There are lots of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells at the dentist's office that can feel very overwhelming to them! Unfortunately, many people carry these negative childhood experiences into adulthood and develop phobias around dental care.

Sedation can be of great value when it comes to treating these anxious little ones without causing further distress and in giving them a positive dentistry experience.

What Sedation Options Are There?

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide is a sedative given to patients by mixing it with Oxygen. It helps calm patients down if they are feeling anxious, nervous or afraid. It’s important for parents to know that the use of Nitrous Oxide does not impair a patient’s reflexes and does not make them unconscious.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Oral conscious sedation can be achieved with a variety of medications. Our Edmonton dentists can recommend the most appropriate oral conscious sedation option for your child, and will always be glad to answer any questions you may have about it.

While oral conscious sedation doesn't usually make a patient unconscious, it can make them drowsy enough to sleep during the procedure. Many patients do not have any memory of their dental procedure after the effect of the sedation wears off.

General Anesthesia

General Anesthesia is used to make a patient unconscious. Anesthesia is usually recommended for patients with limited comprehension, serious behavioural challenges and/or with high sensitivity to pain.

If you have more questions about your child's upcoming appointment, contact us at Ellerslie Dental Studio today.