Sedation Dentistry in Barrie

Does going to the dentist make your heart race faster? Does even just the thought of the dental chair make your stomach hurt? If you find yourself feeling anxious about dental appointments, you should know that you’re not the only one who feels this way.

At Park Place Dental, we understand how you feel, and we want to help you get the dental treatment you need without feeling dental anxiety, so we offer options for dental sedation in Barrie, ON, so our patients can feel at ease. With different levels of relaxation, you’ll find an option that will allow you to feel comfortable at the dentist again.

Also called laughing gas, nitrous oxide is administered in gas form through a mask worn during your treatment. Nitrous can help with many different types of procedures and it’s also safe for children.

Nitrous can help you feel relaxed quickly, and once the mask is removed it leaves your system right away. This means that it’s safe for you to drive after your appointments, and you’ll have no problem resuming your normal activities.

Laughing gas is our lightest level of sedation, and it's ideal for patients who just need to relax to get through their dental procedures. 

IV sedation allows Dr. Joo to administer the medication directly into your system intravenously. He will carefully monitor your heart rate and vital signs throughout your procedure.

IV sedation delivers a very deep relaxation that works well for patients experiencing severe anxiety, who have special needs, or who have multiple and complex treatment procedures they would like to complete during one visit.

After treatment with IV sedation, you'll need to relax for the rest of the day, get plenty of rest, and plan for ample recovery time. You will also need transportation arrangements for this type of sedation.

Patients with dental anxiety or special needs may avoid getting much-needed dental care. This can result in a vicious cycle of patients avoiding preventive treatment, coming in with complex problems, and then needing more complicated treatment to restore their smiles, which results in fear and anxiety.

Dental sedation allows our patients to comfortably receive the dental care they need in the manner that's most comforting and relaxing for them. Sedation promotes good dental health and happy smiles by taking the fear out of dental procedures. 

Dr. Joo has years of experience and advanced training in handling cases requiring dental sedation, so you can rest at ease knowing you’re in good hands. He can also help you determine the level of sedation that is best for your needs, so don’t hesitate to discuss your concerns and your needs with him before your treatment procedure.

At Park Place Dental, our patients’ comfort is our highest priority. It is also our goal to help you achieve your goals for your smile while maintaining optimum oral health. Dental sedation makes these goals possible for many patients who might not have been able to have dental work done in the past.

You no longer have to feel scared of the dentist! Give Park Place Dental a call today to learn more about sedation dentistry options.