Centreville Dental - Waterdown

Sedation in Hamilton

Sedation and sleep dentistry help keep you relaxed and stress-free throughout your dental treatment, ensuring a comfortable experience from start to finish. Visit a trusted dentist in Waterdown for personalized care and sedation options.
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Experience Dentistry Free from Stress and Anxiety

At our clinic, we understand that dental procedures can cause anxiety or discomfort. That’s why we offer safe and effective sedation options—local freezing, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and oral sedation—to help you stay calm and at ease during your visit.

Types of Sedation

Local Freezing

Local freezing is a reliable method to numb the area being treated. A small amount of local anesthetic is applied to the area, ensuring you won’t feel pain, only pressure. Ideal for quick and routine treatments.

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is a gentle and effective form of sedation that helps reduce anxiety while keeping you fully conscious. Delivered through a mask, it creates a relaxed, comfortable feeling, and the effects wear off quickly, so you can resume normal activities after your visit.

Oral Sedation

For a deeper level of relaxation, oral sedation might be the right choice. A prescription pill taken before your procedure helps reduce anxiety and induces a calm, drowsy feeling. It won’t put you to sleep, but you’ll feel relaxed and at ease. Due to its sedative effects, make sure to arrange transportation to and from your appointment.

The Benefits of Dental Sedation

Dental sedation offers a variety of benefits, ensuring a more comfortable and relaxed experience:

Reducing Dental Anxiety

If fear or anxiety has been preventing you from receiving dental care, sedation can help. Whether you experience mild unease or severe dental phobia, we can adjust the level of sedation to make your visit stress-free.

Comfort During Long Procedures

For lengthy treatments, conscious sedation ensures you remain at ease throughout the procedure. Nitrous oxide or oral sedation can help the time pass quickly, leaving you relaxed and comfortable from start to finish.

Personalized Care

Every patient’s needs are different. Whether you have a sensitive gag reflex or find it difficult to remain still for extended periods, we can customize your sedation to make dental care accessible and comfortable for you.

Contact us today

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

Yes, dental sedation is safe. We review each patient’s medical history to ensure sedation dentistry is the right option for you, tailoring the treatment to your specific needs.

Sedation makes you feel relaxed and drowsy quickly. Some people report a mild tingling sensation. You may also experience mild amnesia afterward, and you may not remember parts of the procedure.

Most sedation options don’t involve being put to sleep. Instead, sedation helps you feel deeply relaxed and calm. You may not even remember any part of the procedure once it’s over.

Yes, it’s important to have a friend or family member drive you home after sedation. Sedation can take time to wear off, so you’ll need someone to assist you until you fully recover.

Sedation recovery time depends on the type used but generally takes between 2 to 8 hours. We recommend taking the rest of the day off to recover and waiting at least 24 hours before resuming your regular activities.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

Lindsay Hilton
2 months ago
I was scared of going back to the dentist after not going for a few years. I had poor experiences as a child and was fearful of the anticipated feedback I would receive. The team at Centreville Dental instantly reassured me that being there was step 1 in getting back on track with my oral health. Quickly I realized there were zero judgements, my anxiety started to fade away, and I was looking forward to my routine visits. I don’t have perfect teeth but the team makes me feel great about my smile every time I was there. I now go with my two oldest children and the staff are happy to watch them both while I have my own appointments. They have always been able to accommodate the time of day that works best for me and my kids enjoy going there. I have done a complete 180 in terms of my opinion of dentists and it is completely due to Centreville Dental. I never thought I would be here and I’m so thankful for their team!
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Megan H
3 months ago
I have been going to this dental office since I was a toddler! All of the staff are incredible and have always made me feel so comfortable and welcome. I’ve since moved away from Waterdown, but still drive back for all of my dental apppointments…that’s how good the Centreville Team is!
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Chase
3 months ago
If I could give 6 stars I would. The entire team here is FANTASTIC. The ladies in the front desk, especially Michelle, are the most kind-hearted and warm-spirited individuals I've ever experience in a medical field. They're personable and remember you. Dr. Jayde is also fantastic, she's calm, extremely focused, and very friendly (and managed to find my 4th root nerve, saving me a trip to the specialist.) It's one thing to have great dental work, it's another to leave feeling happy. Thanks ladies!
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Brittany Donovan
3 months ago
Centreville dentist has always been a kind, caring and understanding office. I suffer from dental anxiety and this clinic always is so kind, caring, knowledgeable with my background, and very understanding. I have been coming here since it was run by Dr. despond and I will admit I was very nervous about him retiring, but I can say without a doubt I will never change from this office. Thank you for always being so great with my family and I, and we thank you for being such a great dentist team.
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Henry KR
6 months ago
I've had the pleasure of visiting the Centreville Dental for the last few months, and I can't say enough about the fantastic care I've received! Each visit has been a delightful experience, starting with the friendly reception and continuing with the outstanding treatment. Dr. Jade is incredibly knowledgeable and truly understands my dental needs. She communicates clearly and provides invaluable advice and treatment options. Overall, my experience has been completely pain-free! A big thank you to Dr. Jade for her exceptional support and guidance—I genuinely appreciate it!
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Lindsay Hilton
2 months ago
I was scared of going back to the dentist after not going for a few years. I had poor experiences as a child and was fearful of the anticipated feedback I would receive. The team at Centreville Dental instantly reassured me that being there was step 1 in getting back on track with my oral health. Quickly I realized there were zero judgements, my anxiety started to fade away, and I was looking forward to my routine visits. I don’t have perfect teeth but the team makes me feel great about my smile every time I was there. I now go with my two oldest children and the staff are happy to watch them both while I have my own appointments. They have always been able to accommodate the time of day that works best for me and my kids enjoy going there. I have done a complete 180 in terms of my opinion of dentists and it is completely due to Centreville Dental. I never thought I would be here and I’m so thankful for their team!
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Megan H
3 months ago
I have been going to this dental office since I was a toddler! All of the staff are incredible and have always made me feel so comfortable and welcome. I’ve since moved away from Waterdown, but still drive back for all of my dental apppointments…that’s how good the Centreville Team is!
More
Chase
3 months ago
If I could give 6 stars I would. The entire team here is FANTASTIC. The ladies in the front desk, especially Michelle, are the most kind-hearted and warm-spirited individuals I've ever experience in a medical field. They're personable and remember you. Dr. Jayde is also fantastic, she's calm, extremely focused, and very friendly (and managed to find my 4th root nerve, saving me a trip to the specialist.) It's one thing to have great dental work, it's another to leave feeling happy. Thanks ladies!
More
Brittany Donovan
3 months ago
Centreville dentist has always been a kind, caring and understanding office. I suffer from dental anxiety and this clinic always is so kind, caring, knowledgeable with my background, and very understanding. I have been coming here since it was run by Dr. despond and I will admit I was very nervous about him retiring, but I can say without a doubt I will never change from this office. Thank you for always being so great with my family and I, and we thank you for being such a great dentist team.
More
Henry KR
6 months ago
I've had the pleasure of visiting the Centreville Dental for the last few months, and I can't say enough about the fantastic care I've received! Each visit has been a delightful experience, starting with the friendly reception and continuing with the outstanding treatment. Dr. Jade is incredibly knowledgeable and truly understands my dental needs. She communicates clearly and provides invaluable advice and treatment options. Overall, my experience has been completely pain-free! A big thank you to Dr. Jade for her exceptional support and guidance—I genuinely appreciate it!
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Centreville Dental - Waterdown

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