Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Toronto – Royal York Dental

Who do you hate worse than a lawyer?

If you answered “used car salesman,” you probably haven’t been to the dentist in a while.

Hi, I’m Dr. Joe Bulger, a Toronto cosmetic dentistry provider, and I know that most people don’t like to go to the dentist. In fact, some of you flat-out hate us scrapers, drillers and fillers.

Why Do You Hate the Dentist?

I’ve made a point over the years of talking to people about why they hate the dentist. What I’ve found is not very surprising. Some of the most common reasons for dentist hatred include:

• Needles
• Pain
• Drills
• Invasiveness
• Cost
• Lectures
• Poor Service
• Bad Past Experiences

Fear of a White Lab Coat

Another reason close to the top of the list is anxiety. People are afraid of the dentist. In fact, some would rather live with the pain of a toothache than climb into a dentist chair.

It’s understandable. Anxiety and fear are natural responses to a stressful and potentially painful experience. It’s simply the instinct for self-preservation kicking in.

Unfortunately, this natural avoidance of dentists gets Toronto dentistry patients into trouble. They stay away from dentists so long their oral health starts to suffer. Then, when they finally do go in for dental care, they need a lot of work, which only reinforces their negative opinion of dentists.

Conscious Sedation Dentistry Can Break the Cycle

The good news is that your dental anxiety can be eliminated. With the use of Conscious Sedation Dentistry, I have seen many people transformed from reluctant, occasional dental patients to willing, eager, regular dental patients.

That’s right – once fear is taken out of the equation, some people actually like going to the dentist! And why not? Taking care of your health and improving your appearance should feel good, shouldn’t it?

What Is Conscious Sedation Dentistry?

Conscious Sedation Dentistry is the use of medications to help patients relax before, during and after their dental procedures. When administered by a skilled Toronto dentist, it is a safe, effective option with few side effects.

Several types of conscious sedation dentistry are available, each with its own advantages:

• Oral sedation is medication in the form of liquid or pills. You can take it the night before your dental visit to help you sleep, and again one hour before the treatment to help you relax.
• Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, is a mild anesthetic that gives you feelings of euphoria. It can be adjusted depending on your anxiety level.

More Benefits of Conscious Sedation Dentistry

Besides helping you relax, Conscious Sedation Dentistry reduces your sensitivity to pain and other sensations of dental treatment, like the sound of the drill and the shining of lights.

Conscious Sedation Dentistry in Toronto also means more efficient and convenient dental visits. By helping you relax, it allows us to work faster and combine multiple procedures into one treatment session.

We can get you out the door and back to your life with a beautiful, healthy smile in no time!

Whether you’ve been putting off going to the dentist or just dreading your regular visits, Conscious Sedation Dentistry at Royal York Dental, a respected Toronto Conscious Sedation Dentistry provider, might be the ideal solution. After discovering Conscious Sedation Dentistry, Toronto patients often lose their dread of the dentist and resume regular dental visits, resulting in improved oral hygiene.

The Team at Royal York Dental is proud to help Conscious Sedation Dentistry patients (including Teeth Whitening Toronto patients) achieve spectacular, new smiles.

For more information about Conscious Sedation Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry or to schedule an appointment with Royal York Dental, email us using the contact form on this page or call the New Patient Hotline at (416) 907-4724.

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