1. Nitrous oxide treatment: 

Also known as laughing gas, that is inhaled through a mask and used as a sedative to help relax the patient. With nitrous oxide (N2O), patients are still awake at a relaxed state. Nitrous oxide relaxes the nervous system to induce a sense of calmness. Effects of nitrous wear off quickly, making it an option for short or minor procedures. 

Under nitrous oxide, you might feel calm, relaxed, happy, giggly, light-headed, or tingling in your arms and legs.

What can be completed under nitrous oxide:

2. General Anesthesia: 

Windsor Dental Centre offers eligible candidates to have treatment done under general anaesthesia. General anaesthesia uses medicine administered through a mask to be inhaled before surgery to provide a sleep-like state so you don’t feel pain. Windsor Dental Centre brings in an anesthesiologist doctor, certified registered nurse and an anaesthesiologist team that monitors your body’s vital functions, managing your breathing and treats pain related to the procedure.  

How do I know if I need general anesthesia?  

The dentist, and  anaesthesiologist doctor work together to determine if this is the suitable option for you. We record your vital signs and review your medical history with you at your consultation appointment and work with your doctor to see if  general anaesthesia is the suitable treatment for you. General anaesthesia is recommended if the procedure takes a long time, requires muscle relaxant, for nervous patients, children who cannot tolerate procedures, fear of needles, complex treatment, overly sensitive gag reflex, extreme teeth sensitivity, fear of the dentist, dental anxiety or special needs patients.

What can be done under general anesthesia? 

All treatment can be completed under general anesthesia, which includes the following:

1. Wisdom teeth: 

Dr. Hande will assess to see if wisdom tooth removal is the suitable option for you. Sometimes wisdom teeth erupt normally like your other teeth, making them okay to keep. Oftentimes, there is not enough space in your jaw, causing the wisdom teeth to erupt. When wisdom teeth erupt, it puts you at a high risk for crowding of other teeth, pain or infection. Partially erupted wisdom teeth also put you at a high risk for decay or infection. It is always good to have your wisdom teeth assessed if you are questioning them. Book an appointment at Windsor Dental Centre to have your wisdom teeth professionally assessed.