Tell us what makes care difficult
Understanding previous experiences, triggers and specific concerns helps us plan a more comfortable visit.
Comfort-focused dentistry
Dental Anxiety & Sedation Options
Dental anxiety is common. Vulcan Dental offers a calm, step-by-step approach and sedation options for appropriate patients and procedures.
How we approach it
Start with the diagnosis, then choose the treatment.
Depending on your health history and treatment, options may include oral sedation or nitrous oxide. The dentist will review suitability, medication considerations, transportation requirements and what to expect.
Care may include
- Open discussion of dental anxiety and previous experiences
- Local anesthetic and comfort-focused treatment planning
- Nitrous oxide sedation when appropriate
- Oral sedation for selected patients and procedures
- Pre-sedation health and medication review
- Referral when a deeper level of sedation or anesthesia is required
What to expect
A simple, step-by-step process.
Review health and treatment
Sedation suitability depends on medical history, medications, procedure type and other individual factors.
Follow the safety plan
If sedation is used, follow the clinic instructions about food, medications, transportation, escorts and activity afterward.
Questions about sedation & anxiety care
Common questions.
These answers are general. Your dentist can give you advice that is specific to your situation after an assessment.
Do you offer laughing gas?
Yes. Vulcan Dental offers nitrous oxide for appropriate patients and procedures.
Do you offer oral sedation?
Yes. Oral sedation may be considered after the dentist reviews your health history, medications, anxiety and planned treatment.
Do you provide IV sedation or general anesthesia?
The current clinic service information lists oral sedation and nitrous oxide. Patients requiring IV sedation or general anesthesia may need referral to another treatment centre.
Appointments
Have a question about Sedation & Anxiety Care?
Call the clinic or request an appointment. We can help determine whether an assessment is the right next step.
