Common Questions

Sedation Dentistry at a Glance

We know that many patients are apprehensive about receiving dental care. At River Centre Dental Clinic, we pride ourselves in our ability to make each patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible while receiving care.

We listen to your concerns and discuss different methods for making you as comfortable as possible. Together, we select from the following options to create a treatment plan that will meet your needs:

1. Our Special Sedation Dental Care Program
Many of our patients prefer the comfort of sedation when undergoing long or complex procedures. River Centre Dental Clinic offers a special Sedation Care Program wherein qualified patients can just take a small pill and be sedated while having all of their dental needs taken care of.

2. Our Famous Virtually Painless Injection
Most of our patients never know they have received an injection. That's because of our famous virtually "Painless Injection" technique. A topical anesthetic is applied to the tissue with a swab. This anesthetic painlessly numbs the spot where the doctor will give you one of the most gentle injections.

3. Post-Treatment Comfort
We want you to be as comfortable as possible after your care. We often send our patients home with a supply of non-narcotic analgesics to relieve any post treatment discomfort. These include aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen. For more involved procedures, a narcotic analgesic may be prescribed for your comfort.

Sedation Dentistry Q&A
Will I feel any pain?
No. You will feel nothing!

Will I be unconscious?
No, you will be in a deeply relaxed state, and you will be responsive.

Will I be monitored?
Yes, one of our team is always with you and your vital signs are monitored during the entire visit. You are never alone.

How long will I be snoozing?
Depending on your dental treatment you will snooze between two and six hours.

Will someone need to accompany me?
Yes, due to the sedative effects of the medication, you will need someone to drive you to our office and home again.

Who is a candidate for Sedation Dentistry?
People who have...
high fear
traumatic dental experiences
difficulty getting numb
a bad gag reflex
very sensitive teeth
complex dental problems
limited time to complete dental care

People who...
dislike needles and shots
dislike the noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
are embarrassed about their teeth