Choice of Sedation
Comfortable dentistry is our specialty! Dr. Magathan has two additional years of university training specifically dedicated to dental anaesthesia. With a choice of sedative measures to choose from many people find, for the first time, they are actually comfortable visiting the dentist. Our patients can confidently choose between relaxing sedation or a pleasantly induced sleep.
Conscious Sedation
Oral Anti-Anxiety Drugs (sleeping pills) and Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas" is perhaps the most commonly used type of Conscious sedation. These drug typically helps the patient feel more relaxed and at ease, although it does not help with pain management. For this reason, nitrous oxide is generally used in combination with local anesthetics.
Conscious IV and Deep Sedation
In some cases, something more intensive than anti-anxiety drugs is required. Conscious sedation allows the patient to reach a deeper state of relaxation, although they will remain conscious and responsive. Deep sedation is often used in young children who have extreme difficulty holding still during their dental visit. In this procedure, the patients will experience reduced consciousness.
General Anesthesia
The deepest level of anesthesia and patients are not aware of their surroundings.