In-Office Oral Moderate Sedation Dentistry in the Niagara Region
Dr. Michael D’Agostino, Dr. Peter Phillips, Dr. Luca Pagnotta and Dr. Andre Boermsa offer oral moderate sedation for those patients who are anxious having dental treatment. Oral moderate sedation uses a combination of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) and a prescribed medication to help patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their dental treatment. Patients who undergo this sedation technique are continuously monitored by a pulse oximeter.
Patients wishing to have this treatment must first have a consultation with the performing dentist to discuss their medical history and current medications. Due to the medication used during oral sedation, patients will be unable to drive after their appointment. Arrangements for an escort to and from the appointment should be made.
Sleep Dentistry – Complete Sedation
Pre-Op Information Package
There are a series of tasks that must be completed prior to having full sedation at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. First you will be given a package form the hospital coordinator at the Village Square Dental Centre. In that package, you will have a pink and white form to fill out and return to the office. Secondly, you must make an appointment to see your family doctor for a pre-op history and physical 2-3 weeks prior to your procedure. At that appointment, your doctor will fill out the yellow form in the page which also must be returned to the dental office.
Checklist for Day of Surgery
- All forms must be completed and returned to the dental office
- All jewellery and piercings removed and left at home
- Nothing to eat or drink after midnight before the procedure
- A drive arranged to take you home after the surgery
