Sleep Dentistry FAQs in Bay & Bloor, Toronto

‘Sleep dentistry’ refers to dentistry under anesthesia, during which the patient is completely unconscious. The term is also commonly used to describe other types of sedation dentistry, although most of the time patients are at least semi-conscious for these.

Sleep dentistry is ideal for patients who feel fearful or anxious about undergoing dental procedures. It allows these patients to receive the dental treatment they need without the stress and discomfort they would otherwise experience.

Almost anyone can undergo some form of sleep or sedation dentistry. To find out if you are a candidate, and whether sedation or anesthesia is the right choice for you, contact our office to book a consultation.

The term anesthesia refers to the administration of medications, either via injection or inhalation, that block the feeling of pain and other sensations, and produce a deep state of unconsciousness that eliminates all sensations. This allows medical and surgical procedures to be undertaken without causing undue distress or discomfort.

Sedation is administered and monitored by a registered nurse and overseen by our anesthesiologists. Sedation can induce a mellow feeling of well-being, light sleep or a semi-conscious state; This means that while the patient is asleep or sedated, she can still be stimulated by touch, light, or sound.

As with any medicine, anesthesia and sedation medicines come with risks. However, with proper precautions, sleep dentistry is quite safe. Your dentist will discuss any risks related to your medication with you in advance of the procedure.