When fear or anxiety keeps you from visiting the dentist, it creates a vicious cycle. You avoid the dentist because you feel nervous, and then your oral health declines, resulting in problems like tooth decay, gum disease, or dental infections. Having to visit the dentist during a painful emergency only reinforces your fear and anxiety, and the whole cycle starts again.
At Alta Dental Studio, we aim to break the cycle of fear and anxiety by creating a different type of dental experience. Our team works hard to ensure you feel welcome, safe, and well cared for when visiting our Vancouver dental clinic.
We also offer IV sedation dentistry for patients who want to receive their dental care while feeling more relaxed and at ease. Here's what you should know about sedation dentistry in Vancouver, BC.
What Is IV Sedation?
IV sedation delivers medication intravenously designed to help you relax into an almost sleep-like state while still being conscious and responsive. Our IV sedation team monitors your vital signs and heart rate throughout your procedure and can adjust the medicine levels as needed.
The amnesic effects of the medication ensure that you have little to no memory of your dental procedures and that you feel completely relaxed the entire time.
Who Can Benefit From IV Sedation?
Our dentists may recommend IV sedation in Vancouver in these situations:
- For a patient experiencing severe dental fear or phobia
- To ease a bad gag reflex
- For patients who have difficulties sitting for long periods
- For those with behavioural, physical, or mental special needs
- For patients with complex or extensive treatment plans who want to complete treatment in one appointment
If it's time for your next dental appointment, or if it's been a while since you've seen a dentist, we invite you to contact Alta Dental Studio at (604) 876-5032. We'll meet you where you're at judgment-free and help you get your smile back on track!