Your comfort goals
Tell us about dental anxiety, previous experiences, or concerns about a longer procedure.
NEDIC Dartmouth
Sedation options
Discuss your concerns and explore a comfort plan for your dental treatment.
Understand your options
Care planned around your needs
Sedation can help manage anxiety during dental care. The appropriate approach depends on your procedure, health, medications, and previous experiences. We review suitable options at your consultation.
A personalized plan
We explain the available approach, expected level of awareness, benefits, and risks before treatment.
Pain control
Local anesthesia numbs the treatment area. Sedation and local anesthesia have different roles in your comfort plan.
The NEDIC approach
How we plan your care
We review your medical history, allergies, medications, and proposed treatment. Your team explains any preparation requirements, including eating and drinking instructions, medication guidance, and transport arrangements. Ask questions before the appointment.
Your next step
What to expect
The aim is a calmer, more manageable treatment experience. Recovery and awareness vary with the method used; sedation does not always mean being fully asleep.
Follow the instructions for your selected sedation plan. Confirm escort and driving restrictions with the office, and do not change prescribed medicines without guidance.