Sedation Dentistry in Mississauga

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you feel relaxed during dental treatment. At Sauga Smiles Dental, nitrous oxide is breathed in through a small mask. It takes effect quickly and wears off soon after the mask is removed. It is used alongside local anesthetic, which numbs the area being treated.

Who Is Sedation Dentistry For?

• Patients who feel anxious or fearful about dental visits
• Patients who have avoided the dentist for a long time
• Patients who find longer procedures stressful
• Patients who have a strong gag reflex or are sensitive during treatment

Your dentist will review your health history to confirm nitrous oxide is suitable for you.

Benefits of Nitrous Oxide

• Helps you feel calm and relaxed
• Works quickly and wears off soon after treatment
• You remain awake and able to respond to the dentist
• Can be used with common treatments such as fillings, root canals and extractions
• Makes it easier to keep up with regular dental care

How It Works

1. 1Conversation. Tell us about your concerns and any past experiences. We explain each step.
2. 2Mask. A small mask is placed over your nose and you breathe normally.
3. 3Treatment. Once you feel relaxed, treatment begins with local anesthetic as needed.
4. 4Recovery. The mask is removed and oxygen is given so the effects wear off quickly.

Before Your Visit

• Tell us about your medical history, medications, and any breathing problems or pregnancy.
• Let us know when you book that you would like nitrous oxide.
• Eat a light meal beforehand unless told otherwise.
• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Tell the team about anything that makes you uneasy, such as noises or lying back.

After Your Treatment

• Most effects wear off within a short time of the mask being removed.
• Rest for a few minutes before leaving.
• Follow the aftercare for the treatment you had, such as waiting for numbness to wear off before eating.
• Call us if you have questions after your visit.

Cost, Insurance and Financing

We do not publish a fixed price list; the front desk will tell you if there is a cost for sedation and give you a personal quote. Coverage varies by plan, and we bill most major insurers directly. 0% financing is available for patients who qualify.

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety can come from a past bad experience, fear of pain, the sounds and smells of the clinic, or feeling a loss of control. None of these are unusual. Telling us about your worries at the start allows us to adjust: we can explain what is happening, agree on a signal to pause, and take breaks. Sedation is one tool among several, and many patients find that a calm, unhurried approach makes the biggest difference.

Which Treatments Can Be Combined With Nitrous Oxide?

Nitrous oxide can be used with a wide range of treatments, including white fillings, root canals, extractions and wisdom teeth removal. It can also help during longer appointments or when someone is especially sensitive. Your dentist will recommend whether it is appropriate for the treatment you need.

Why Choose Sauga Smiles Dental

• A judgment-free approach to dental fear
• Time taken to explain each step
• Nitrous oxide available for anxious patients
• Open seven days a week
• English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Marathi spoken