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Are you one of the millions of people suffering from dental anxiety? Stoneycreek Village Dental understands all patients aren’t the same. Some patients have dental anxiety and often dread dental appointments, compounding their dental woes.
If you are one of the patients with dental fear, sedation dentistry in Fort McMurray, Alberta, can help you enjoy anxiety-free dentistry once more. Drs. Yohannes Melkie, Alan Chan, and Cristina Rodrigo offer oral and IV sedation to combat dental fear and provide a positive dental experience. Our sedation dentistry options are safe and can be moderated to accommodate patients with varying anxiety levels.
If you’ve come across sedation dentistry and are wondering whether you are a suitable candidate, we are here to help. Consider dental sedation if you have any of the following issues.
1. Dental anxiety or fear
Are you often nervous and even fearful ahead of your dental appointment? You may have dental anxiety or phobia, often stemming from past traumatic experiences, fear of needles, and other causes. Dental fear may lead to dental avoidance, resulting in unnecessary pain and costly restorative procedures.
How do you know you have dental anxiety? People with dental anxiety experience.
Our sedation dentistry treatments overcome your nervousness and replace it with a calming sensation. You’ll feel relaxed and can undergo treatment without fear or anxiety.
2. Undergoing lengthy or complex treatments
With treatments like root canals or surgical extractions, you may need several appointments to complete the procedure. However, dental sedation can allow you to complete your entire treatment in one visit. What does this mean for you? Less trips to the dentist and more time for your everyday activities.
3. Have trouble sitting still
Do you tend to fidget or move around in a dental chair? You are a prime candidate for sedation dentistry. Whether your inability to stay still is due to anxiety, impatience, or pain intolerance, sedation dentistry can help you feel relaxed and tolerate lengthier procedures. Often, our sedation dentistry makes you lose track of time, making lengthy procedures tolerable. Your procedure may feel like it took minutes, whereas it went on for an hour or two!
4. Have a strong gag reflex
Does the thought of teeth cleaning or dental impressions make you feel like throwing up? If yes, you are likely to have a sensitive gag reflex, which can complicate even simple procedures. Sedation dentistry can help relax or ease your gag reflex, reducing the irresistible urge to vomit as the dentist works on you.
Do you feel like sedation dentistry is right for you? Call (780) 666-7327 to schedule an appointment with Stoneycreek Village Dental. We can’t wait to help you kick dental fear out of dentistry.
Dr. Alan Chan opened Stoneycreek Village Dental three years ago to offer patients a comprehensive range of dental services while using current technology and techniques. The practice focuses on patients’ dental and overall health. Giving all patients a healthy smile and a positive dental experience is their goal.
Dr. Yohannes Melkie obtained his Biomedical Science Degree from the University of Ottawa and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Western Ontario. He then moved to Fort Mac, where he has been practicing since. Continuous education is very important to him; he attends conferences and training sessions to stay current and provide his patients with the best quality treatment.
Dr. Melkie enjoys collaborating with patients to ensure their oral health is in good hands.
Dr. Cristina Rodrigo graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science from Toronto Metropolitan University and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. She was the founder and President of the University’s Women in Dentistry.
Dr. Rodrigo practiced in Northern Ontario before moving to Fort McMurray. She is passionate about providing comprehensive dental care to patients in a gentle and empathetic manner.