At Cook Street Village Dental, we want every patient to feel calm and at ease when coming to our practice. If dental appointments make you nervous, if you’re sensitive to sound or light, or if you have special healthcare needs that make it difficult to receive dental treatment, then we’re here to make your experience more relaxed with comforting amenities and safe sedation dentistry services.
From the moment you walk into our practice, you’ll notice the easy-going atmosphere where our friendly staff greets each patient warmly. The refreshments, aromatherapy, and soft chairs in our waiting room will immediately help you settle in. When it’s time for your appointment, we’ll offer you a blanket, sunglasses, a pillow, or headphones to help you feel at ease. And if you need more support to stay relaxed throughout your visit, we offer multiple sedation dentistry solutions.
Cook Street Village Dental offers the top sedation dentistry services in Victoria, BC, and beyond because ours are always tailored to each patient's needs. No matter your anxiety level, we'll assess your health history and work with you to determine the safest, most appropriate level of sedation for you.
More Than Just Amenities: Personalized Sedation Options
We believe in personalized care, and that includes tailoring your sedation dentistry experience to your unique needs. Dr. Thode will carefully review your health history and discuss your concerns to determine the safest and most appropriate sedation option for you.
We offer the following levels of dental sedation:
Oral Conscious Sedation
Feeling a little nervous? Oral conscious sedation is a great option for taking the edge off. It involves taking a small pill about 30 minutes before your appointment. The medication will help you feel relaxed and at ease in the dental chair. You'll remain conscious and able to communicate with Dr. Thode, but you'll feel much calmer and more comfortable. Many patients report feeling a sense of time passing quickly, and some even doze lightly during their visit.
Oral conscious sedation is often recommended for patients with mild to moderate dental anxiety, those who have difficulty sitting still for extended periods, or those undergoing shorter procedures. It's a safe and effective way to make your dental visit a more pleasant experience.
Although oral conscious sedation is only moderate, you may feel a little dreamy after your procedure. Take a few moments to relax, and if possible, bring a friend to drive you home until the effects subside completely.
IV Sedation
If you experience a higher level of anxiety or are undergoing a more complex procedure, IV sedation may be the ideal choice for you. With IV sedation, the sedative medication is administered directly into your bloodstream through a small IV line. This allows for a deeper level of relaxation and often results in little to no memory of the procedure.
During IV sedation, you'll be closely monitored by our trained team to ensure your safety and comfort. You'll drift into a deeply relaxed state where you'll feel completely at ease. Many patients describe the sensation as a dreamlike state. IV sedation is a highly effective way to alleviate dental anxiety and make even lengthy or complex procedures feel effortless.
The effects of the sedation will linger for a while after your procedure, so you would need to bring a friend or family member with you to drive you home. Clearing your schedule for the day and taking it easy is also vital to minimizing your recovery time.
Benefits of Sedation Dentistry:
- Anxiety Relief: Say goodbye to dental fears and enjoy a stress-free experience. Gone are the days of delaying necessary treatment!
- Increased Comfort: Feel relaxed and at ease throughout your treatment with our professional sedation options designed to improve your smile and overall oral health.
- Improved Cooperation: Sedation can help patients who have difficulty sitting still or controlling movements during procedures, and provide a numbing effect to any sensory triggers that may otherwise be disruptive to you.
- Efficient Treatment: With IV sedation, Dr. Thode can often complete more work in a single visit, saving you time and potential discomfort!
- Positive Dental Experiences: By reducing anxiety and discomfort, sedation dentistry helps you develop a more positive association with dental care.
Questions About Our Sedation Dentistry Services? Your Comfort is Our Priority
Dental treatments should never be uncomfortable or scary! In fact, we think you deserve to like coming to see us. Call us today to learn how our sedation dentistry services can give you a comfortable experience in the dentist's chair.