Dental Sedation Edmonton
Dental visits can feel stressful for many people. Sedation dentistry helps you relax and stay comfortable during treatment, so you can get the care you need without fear or anxiety.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients feel calm and relaxed during dental procedures. It is especially helpful for people who feel anxious about dental visits.
Many Canadians delay dental care because of fear or discomfort. Unfortunately, this can allow small dental problems to become serious issues. Sedation dentistry helps patients receive necessary treatments in a calm, comfortable environment.
Types of Dental Sedation
Different sedation options are available depending on your comfort level and the type of dental treatment.
Oral Sedation
- Taken as a pill or liquid about 30 minutes before your appointment
- Helps you feel calm and relaxed during treatment
- You remain awake but may feel very drowsy
- Many patients remember very little about the procedure
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
- A gentle gas you breathe through a mask
- Helps reduce anxiety and discomfort
- You remain awake and responsive
- The effects wear off quickly after treatment
Conscious Sedation in Dentistry
Conscious sedation allows you to stay awake while feeling deeply relaxed during dental treatment.
This form of sedation is commonly provided using nitrous oxide (laughing gas). It is categorized under Adjunctive General Services in dentistry and is carefully monitored throughout your appointment.
Key points about conscious sedation:
You stay awake
Patients remain conscious and able to respond to instructions while feeling calm and comfortable.
Relaxed treatment experience
Sedation helps reduce anxiety, making procedures feel easier and more manageable.
Measured sedation time
Sedation time is calculated from when the nitrous oxide device is placed until it is removed.
According to the 2026 Alberta Dental Fee Guide, the suggested fee for two units of conscious sedation (code 92412) is $106.60. View the Alberta Dental Fee Guide.
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
Yes. Dental sedation is very safe when performed by trained dental professionals.
At Cosmic Dental in South Edmonton, our team follows strict safety protocols and carefully monitors every patient throughout the procedure.
Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry can help many different patients feel more comfortable during dental treatment.
Why Choose Cosmic Dental for Sedation Dentistry?
Our experienced South Edmonton dental team is trained to provide safe and effective sedation for patients of all ages.
Whether you need a filling, tooth extraction, or dental implants, we focus on making your visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Contact Cosmic Dental to learn how sedation dentistry can help you feel relaxed during your next visit.
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