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Overcome fear of the dentist
If dental fear and anxiety are preventing you from visiting the dentist, then take heart because there are ways to overcome fear of the dentist. It’s estimated as many as 20% of adults in North America avoid their semi-annual checkup because they are afraid of the dentist.
As a board certified Dentist Anesthesiologist in Ottawa, we can provide all levels of sedation and anesthesia to facilitate your dental treatment.
Psychological fear
Fear of pain is probably the most common reason for avoiding the dentist. Often caused by a painful or unpleasant early childhood dental experience. It is important you discuss your fears so we may better understand them and manage them. Dental fear and anxiety has several different roots, including fear of pain, injection, helplessness or loss of control, anesthetic side effects or even simply an extreme discomfort with the physical closeness required by your dentist or nurse.
The thought of receiving an injection is often rated as one of the most intense fears, and is only amplified when we think about receiving a needle in the mouth. Others fear that the dosage of the anesthesia isn’t high enough to significantly dull their pain.
As a Dental Anesthesia specialist clinic, we can work with you to provide all level of anesthesia where you feel as comfortable as possible.
Physical fear
You may have experienced in the past
- Ineffective local anesthetics/freezing resulting in pain
- Sensitive gag reflex and sensation of choking
- Unpleasant sounds and feelings
- Desiring a more comfortable experience
We can work with you to find a level of anesthesia where you feel as comfortable as possible.
Dental services
We provide restorations (fillings), crowns, bridges, root canals, tooth removals, cleanings, exam under anesthesia, and childrens dentistry all with anesthesia.
Multiple treatments can be carried out over a single visit to reduce encounters and minimize disruptions to your life. However, its appropriateness and safety will be determined at consult. We will not compromise your safety and well being.
How can we help you?
We have several levels of anesthesia and sedation to alleviate your dental fear and anxiety and provide the most comfortable dentistry experience possible. As a board certified specialist in Dental Anesthesia, we can achieve the level of sedation that can be tailored to your dental procedure and particular needs, effectively managing your dental fear and anxiety.