South Central Dentistry

Dental Sedation

Sedation is used for a variety of reasons. Some patients experience extreme anxiety and nervousness when visiting the dentist, some have difficulty getting numb or holding their jaw open and others have very sensitive gag reflexes. At South Central Dentistry, offer varying levels of sedation that are tailored to you. We are committed to helping you feel comfortable and at ease each time you see us.

Our dental sedation options include;

• Nitrous Oxide – Nitrous Oxide or “laughing gas” elevates your general mood and can evoke a general sense of well-being. It can help relieve anxiety and can reduce pain during the procedure.
• Oral Sedation – An oral medication is provided to you one hour before your treatment. It helps you feel drowsy, relaxed and helps most patients doze throughout their appointment. Patients often cannot recall specifics such as, discomfort, sounds or smells from their appointment.
• IV Sedation – An oral medication is provided to you one hour prior to your treatment to help you feel relaxed. Sedatives are then administered directly into your bloodstream through an intravenous for a more predictable level of sedation. Patients generally sleep throughout most of the appointment and have very little memory from the procedure.

Dr. Caouette and his team are specially trained in the administration and monitoring of dental sedation. We follow the Alberta Dental Association’s current regulations and requirements and are committed to your safety.

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Tooth Replacement

Losing a tooth can be traumatic and can change the way we feel about ourselves. At South Central Dentistry, we can offer a range of tooth replacement options for our patients.

• Dental Implants – Implants can replace a single tooth or many missing teeth. A small cylinder is placed into the jawbone at the site of a missing tooth, which replicates the root of the tooth. It can be topped with a porcelain crown to replace a single tooth or with a bridge for multiple teeth. Dentures can also be supported by implants to help them be secure and stay in place. Often, 4 implants will be placed to support each denture.
• Fixed Dental Bridge – This prosthetic one to three artificial teeth. It is anchored in place with dental crowns on either side of the gap. It is bonded in place and cannot be removed.
• Removable denture – A denture can replace one tooth, several teeth, or a whole arch. A traditional full denture is held in place by natural suction, while metal clasps may be used to secure a partial denture. Implants can also be used with dentures to help with support and retention.

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Preventative Care

South Central Dentistry offers a broad range of general dentistry services. However, we’d rather help you prevent the need for restorative treatments, by keeping your mouth healthy and clean. Problems caught early are much easier and less expensive to treat.

• Dental Exam – Dr. Caouette examines your mouth, head and neck for things that can affect your oral and overall health. He checks for early signs of cavities, gum disease, oral cancer and the health of your jaw joints. X-rays help show us problems such as cavities under existing fillings, fractures, impacted wisdom teeth, decay under your gum line and bone loss caused by gum disease.
• Dental Cleaning – Our hygienist cleans your teeth at least twice a year, to remove plaque and bacteria from spots you can’t see or reach with home care.
• Advice– Our hygienist will help you create a customised home-care routine with advice on nutrition and lifestyle habits to help you keep your teeth at their best between visits.
• Hands-on Demonstrations– We will help you learn proper brushing and flossing techniques, with special focus on keeping restorations like dental bridges, crowns and implants clean healthy.

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