Charm Dental Brentwood - Burnaby

Sedation in Burnaby

Sedation and sleep dentistry ensure your relaxation and freedom from stress throughout your dental procedure.
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Enjoy Stress-Free Dentistry

We offer various anesthetic and sedation options to ensure your dental procedure is painless and comfortable. Multiple methods can be combined to provide comprehensive coverage, tailored to your specific treatment plan and personal requirements, all while benefiting from the expert guidance of your dentist or specialist.

Types of Sedation Sedation options fall into three main categories, catering to different preferences and needs:

  1. Local Anesthesia: This familiar technique involves carefully numbing the treatment area with a local anesthetic. Although you may feel pressure during the procedure, pain will be entirely absent.
  2. Sedation: Utilizing prescription medication, laughing gas (nitrous oxide), or IV administration, light to moderate sedation keeps you fully conscious but completely at ease. It is often complemented with local anesthesia for optimal comfort.
  3. Sleep Dentistry: General anesthesia or deep sedation renders you nearly or entirely unconscious. Patients who remain awake during the procedure often report having no recollection of the experience. Following the procedure, you will remain relaxed and drowsy, necessitating a designated driver and a companion to stay with you as you recover.

The Advantages of Dental Sedation

Dental sedation and sleep dentistry offer valuable options that enable us to cater to patients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of challenges.

Here are some of the benefits of sedation dentistry:

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety can sometimes be more distressing than the actual dental procedure. If you experience mild to severe dental anxiety or fear that is hindering you from seeking necessary dental treatment, don’t hesitate to communicate your concerns. We are here to assist you in overcoming these challenges.

Time Flies By

During lengthy procedures that require you to keep your mouth open for extended periods, sedation ensures your relaxation and comfort. Your procedure will be completed before you even realize it. With IV sedation, time may seem to pass almost instantly.

Tailored to Your Unique Needs

Whether you have a sensitive gag reflex, experience chronic restlessness or restless leg syndrome, or find that local anesthesia doesn’t work effectively for you, sedation can be a highly beneficial solution in various cases. It ensures that treatment options are accessible to everyone, regardless of individual challenges or sensitivities.

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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Patients often wonder about the safety of dental sedation. Dentists and oral health professionals are trained to administer sedation safely, and they carefully assess your medical history and needs before selecting the appropriate sedation method. It is generally considered safe when administered by qualified professionals.

Patients often want to know about their ability to drive after a dental procedure involving sedation. Depending on the type and depth of sedation, it may not be safe to operate a vehicle immediately after the treatment. It’s important to arrange for a designated driver or alternative transportation if you receive sedation to ensure your safety. Your dentist will provide guidance on when it is safe to resume normal activities, including driving.

Many people are curious about the level of consciousness during dental sedation. The extent of consciousness depends on the type of sedation used. Some methods, like nitrous oxide or oral sedatives, induce a relaxed but conscious state, while others, such as general anesthesia or deep sedation, render the patient nearly or entirely unconscious.

Patients may inquire about potential side effects or risks. While dental sedation is generally safe, there can be side effects such as drowsiness, temporary memory loss, or mild nausea. Your dentist will discuss potential risks and benefits with you before administering sedation.

Patients may wonder if dental sedation is appropriate for their specific needs or conditions. Sedation can be tailored to individual needs, but it may not be recommended for certain medical conditions or allergies. Your dentist will evaluate your health history and determine the most suitable sedation approach for you.

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Marlla Lam
6 days ago
My recent visits to Charm Dental are the best experiences at any dental office by far! The office is beautiful and staff are so kind. Everyone in the office is so personable, so it’s easy to feel comfortable. Dr. Ken is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and so gentle with his work. He really takes his time, and talks you through the process and ensures you’re doing okay. As somebody who has never liked going to the dentist, I’m so happy I’ve found Charm Dental. Dr. Ken and the team are exceptional!
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Kyungseo Moon
4 months ago
I have tried so many dental treatments from Korea and Vancouver. This clinic is by far the best one I’ve ever had. Everything was on time and it was an extremely professionally. Dr. Christabelle was very friendly and helpful. Gabi is always professional and willing to work with my schedule. I highly recommend this dental clinic
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Lexa Penndari
1 month ago
Dr. Ken Huh replaced my mercury amalgam filling, which was leaking, with composite. The result exceeded my expectations. Initially, I came to Charm Dental for a consultation, thinking that the tooth had to be pulled. Another specialist had told me that replacing the filling wasn’t an option - that the tooth would split. Dr. Huh was thorough in explaining my options. I left the consultation feeling confident in his abilities, and impressed with his skill (I got to see before-and-after images of work he performed on teeth similar to mine). I elected to replace the filling, and the results are FANTASTIC!! It looks so good. At first I didn’t recognize the post procedure picture as my own tooth - that’s how good it looks :-)
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Aliya Amershi
2 months ago
BEST DENTIST EVER! Wow, I am so impressed with Dr. Ken and his staff Ashley, Harsh, and team. I have never enjoyed going to the dentist, but my visit was so amazing that I can’t wait to come back. Dr. Ken is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, gentle, caring, respectful, and honest. He explained everything so well and did not try to push anything on me. He also did the cleaning himself so he could carefully inspect all my teeth and it turns out I have no cavities, which I was thrilled about. His equipment is state of the art and the office perfectly clean and pleasant. His staff is so professional and accommodating and friendly. Please do yourself a favor and come here as once you work with Dr. Ken and his team you will never want to go anywhere else.
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Saul Benary
2 months ago
I'm so happy that I chose this dental office. The staff have always been so friendly, both the assistants and hygienists. The dentists have been very friendly and informative. I'm very impressed with how smooth their operations are and how skilled everyone is at what they do. My service experience here has been excellent every time.
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Marlla Lam
6 days ago
My recent visits to Charm Dental are the best experiences at any dental office by far! The office is beautiful and staff are so kind. Everyone in the office is so personable, so it’s easy to feel comfortable. Dr. Ken is extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and so gentle with his work. He really takes his time, and talks you through the process and ensures you’re doing okay. As somebody who has never liked going to the dentist, I’m so happy I’ve found Charm Dental. Dr. Ken and the team are exceptional!
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Kyungseo Moon
4 months ago
I have tried so many dental treatments from Korea and Vancouver. This clinic is by far the best one I’ve ever had. Everything was on time and it was an extremely professionally. Dr. Christabelle was very friendly and helpful. Gabi is always professional and willing to work with my schedule. I highly recommend this dental clinic
More
Lexa Penndari
1 month ago
Dr. Ken Huh replaced my mercury amalgam filling, which was leaking, with composite. The result exceeded my expectations. Initially, I came to Charm Dental for a consultation, thinking that the tooth had to be pulled. Another specialist had told me that replacing the filling wasn’t an option - that the tooth would split. Dr. Huh was thorough in explaining my options. I left the consultation feeling confident in his abilities, and impressed with his skill (I got to see before-and-after images of work he performed on teeth similar to mine). I elected to replace the filling, and the results are FANTASTIC!! It looks so good. At first I didn’t recognize the post procedure picture as my own tooth - that’s how good it looks :-)
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Aliya Amershi
2 months ago
BEST DENTIST EVER! Wow, I am so impressed with Dr. Ken and his staff Ashley, Harsh, and team. I have never enjoyed going to the dentist, but my visit was so amazing that I can’t wait to come back. Dr. Ken is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, gentle, caring, respectful, and honest. He explained everything so well and did not try to push anything on me. He also did the cleaning himself so he could carefully inspect all my teeth and it turns out I have no cavities, which I was thrilled about. His equipment is state of the art and the office perfectly clean and pleasant. His staff is so professional and accommodating and friendly. Please do yourself a favor and come here as once you work with Dr. Ken and his team you will never want to go anywhere else.
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Saul Benary
2 months ago
I'm so happy that I chose this dental office. The staff have always been so friendly, both the assistants and hygienists. The dentists have been very friendly and informative. I'm very impressed with how smooth their operations are and how skilled everyone is at what they do. My service experience here has been excellent every time.
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Charm Dental Brentwood - Burnaby

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