Belleville Smiles Family Dentistry - Belleville

Sedation in Belleville

Sedation and sleep dentistry keep you relaxed and stress-free during your dental treatment.
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Anesthetic and sedation options are available to prevent you from feeling pain and discomfort during your dental procedure. There are several methods available and several may be combined to give you complete coverage. The type of sedation or anesthesia used will depend on your personalized treatment plan, your personal needs and the expert opinion of your dentist or specialist.

Types of Sedation

The different kinds of sedation available can be summed up into three major groups. We can temporarily numb the small area receiving the work, You can be sedated so you are still awake but completely relaxed, or you can sleep through your procedure with general anesthesia. Here’s some more information about each group:

Local Freezing

Everyone is familiar with this reliable standard. We patiently numb the area and then carefully inject a local anesthetic to put a small area of your mouth to sleep. You may feel pressure but will not feel pain.

Sedation

Using prescription medication, laughing gas or administered through an IV, with light to moderate sedation you will be completely conscious but totally relaxed. This method of sedation is often used along with local freezing.

Sleep dentistry

General anesthesia or deep sedation will make you very nearly or completely unconscious. Patients who remain awake often report not remembering a thing. You will remain relaxed and drowsy well after you wake up and will need someone to drive you home and stay with you.

The benefits of dental sedation

Sedation and sleep dentistry are useful options that help us serve patients from all walks of life with many different challenges to overcome. Some of the benefits of sedation dentistry are as follows:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Sometimes the fear and worry can feel worse than the treatment itself. Dental anxiety shouldn’t stand between you and the dental treatment you need. If you have mild or extreme dental anxiety or fear is keeping you from seeking dental treatment, please speak up! We can help.

Make Time Fly By

For long procedures that leave you sitting in the chair with your mouth wide open for a long time, sedation will keep you relaxed and comfortable. Your procedure will be over before you know it. If you require IV sedation, it will feel like an instant has passed.

Tailored for Your Personal Needs

Do you have a sensitive gag reflex? Chronic restlessness or restless leg syndrome? Does local freezing just not work for you? Sedation is really helpful in many different cases, ensuring that treatment is available to everyone.

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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rest assured that we talk to each and every one of our patients to understand their medical history to decide if sedation dentistry is the right option for you.
Sedation will make you feel drowsy and relaxed pretty quickly. Some people report feeling a mild tingly sensation. You may also experience mild amnesia afterwards and may not remember anything from the procedure.
Most sedation dentistry options don’t actually involve patients being put to sleep. Rather sedation dentistry allows patients to feel extremely relaxed. You may not even remember any of the procedure once it’s over.
When sedation is involved we always stress the importance of having a friend or family member drive you home and keep you company. It’s important to let the sedation wear off completely and give your body a rest before returning to your regular routine.
If you’ve been sedated for your dental procedure we would advise you to take the day off to recover. A good rule of thumb is to set aside 24-hours before returning to your regular routine. The time it takes for any drowsiness to pass will depend on what kind of sedation you receive but may be somewhere between 2 to 8 hours.

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Tammy Wells
3 weeks ago
After having a very disappointing experience at our last local dentist appointment supporting our son who lives with Autism, I was so thankful to meet the team at Belleville Smiles Dentistry. The team are professional, respectful and incredibly supportive to our son with extra needs. We have moved our family over and the technology and expertise is beyond our expectations. Erin, our dental hygienist is next level in her care and in her fun personality. The ladies at reception are welcoming and easy to work with! We love this new practice and are so thankful we were lead to this dental practice. Thank you team Belleville Smiles!
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Tami McVey
1 month ago
I have never received such exceptional care from a dental practice in my more than half a century on the planet. Kindness, compassion and humour combined with knowledge, patience and a willingness to explain everything sets the bar very high. Rather than dragging my feet to make a dental appointment, I sincerely can't wait until next time I get to see everyone! BAR NONE the BEST dental office ever. Highly recommend for anyone who's tired of high-pressure sales and wants to be treated like a valued human being!
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I haven't been to the dentist in far too long and had a lot of worries about going back to one now when I booked my appointment at 80 Millennium pkwy , all new equipment and newly built place, My hygienist Erin is so friendly and done her part with ease, was so so welcoming and easy-going and put all my concerns to rest. I would definitely recommend this office for anyone looking for a new dentist. Dr Shenoy and the entire staff are so well-mannered and helpful. Makes going to the dentist an enjoyable experience as opposed to a chore! Can't wait to come back for my next cleaning :)
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Shashikant Nayak
2 months ago
I was at this clinic on the day they opened to the public. Despite it being just opened, the system worked like a well oiled machine. Our experience from the staff at the reception, the dentists Dr Vinutha and the hygienist Erin was exemplary. They were very professional and pleasant. Going to a dentist is never a pleasant experience for me but here I had to change my opinion. Kudos to the Belleville Smiles Family Dentistry team
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Rick Young
2 months ago
Visited Belleville Smiles today and was very impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail. The whole staff seemed to be elated to be in the position of opening a brand new practice. Dr Shenoy was the dentist that took me on as a patient and was very attentive and knowledgeable. I also met Erin she is one of the hygienist who treated me with a great deal of respect. Good luck Dr Shenoy and staff on your new venture.
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Tammy Wells
3 weeks ago
After having a very disappointing experience at our last local dentist appointment supporting our son who lives with Autism, I was so thankful to meet the team at Belleville Smiles Dentistry. The team are professional, respectful and incredibly supportive to our son with extra needs. We have moved our family over and the technology and expertise is beyond our expectations. Erin, our dental hygienist is next level in her care and in her fun personality. The ladies at reception are welcoming and easy to work with! We love this new practice and are so thankful we were lead to this dental practice. Thank you team Belleville Smiles!
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Tami McVey
1 month ago
I have never received such exceptional care from a dental practice in my more than half a century on the planet. Kindness, compassion and humour combined with knowledge, patience and a willingness to explain everything sets the bar very high. Rather than dragging my feet to make a dental appointment, I sincerely can't wait until next time I get to see everyone! BAR NONE the BEST dental office ever. Highly recommend for anyone who's tired of high-pressure sales and wants to be treated like a valued human being!
More
I haven't been to the dentist in far too long and had a lot of worries about going back to one now when I booked my appointment at 80 Millennium pkwy , all new equipment and newly built place, My hygienist Erin is so friendly and done her part with ease, was so so welcoming and easy-going and put all my concerns to rest. I would definitely recommend this office for anyone looking for a new dentist. Dr Shenoy and the entire staff are so well-mannered and helpful. Makes going to the dentist an enjoyable experience as opposed to a chore! Can't wait to come back for my next cleaning :)
More
Shashikant Nayak
2 months ago
I was at this clinic on the day they opened to the public. Despite it being just opened, the system worked like a well oiled machine. Our experience from the staff at the reception, the dentists Dr Vinutha and the hygienist Erin was exemplary. They were very professional and pleasant. Going to a dentist is never a pleasant experience for me but here I had to change my opinion. Kudos to the Belleville Smiles Family Dentistry team
More
Rick Young
2 months ago
Visited Belleville Smiles today and was very impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail. The whole staff seemed to be elated to be in the position of opening a brand new practice. Dr Shenoy was the dentist that took me on as a patient and was very attentive and knowledgeable. I also met Erin she is one of the hygienist who treated me with a great deal of respect. Good luck Dr Shenoy and staff on your new venture.
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