Sedation Dentistry in Red Deer County AB
Having dental work done can be intimidating for some members of our patient family, so we are pleased to offer oral sedation, and I.V. Sedation, for those wishing to utilize it in our general dentistry clinic in Gasoline Alley.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is the use of medication (typically a pill) administered in our office for those patients who require longer lasting sedation. This method is a slower means to achieve the desired level of sedation, so we require our patients wishing to utilize oral sedation to arrive at least an hour early for their appointment.
The effects of the oral sedative are longer lasting than that of other methods such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), so it is imperative that patients utilizing oral sedation do not drive themselves to and from their dental appointment and continue to have the supervision of a responsible adult until the sedation effect has worn off. It is a safe way for patients who may be a little nervous about receiving the dental care and treatment that they need. If you have questions about using this type of sedation, please don’t hesitate to ask.
If you are wanting to know more about the oral sedation method we utilize or are curious about other methods of sedation dentistry, we are happy to discuss your options with you. We offer oral sedation in our office and would be happy to discuss whether or not this methodology would suit your individual sedation needs.
I.V. Sedation (Intra Venous)
Here at Gasoline Alley Dental we are pleased to partner with Dr. Elizabeth Specht, who is licensed to practice I.V. Sedation for patients who want even more sedation than oral sedation can provide. Dr. Specht works in Gasoline Alley Dental a few days per year to do complex surgeries with I.V. Sedation. If that interests you speak to one of our team members and we can schedule an appointment for you.
Contact Our T4E 0A5 Dental Clinic
Contact us at (403) 848-0366, or stop in for a visit to find out more about the sedation options available to you at Gasoline Alley Dental in Red Deer, Alberta.
