Sedation Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sedation Dentistry

Afraid to visit us? You’re not alone. Dental anxiety affects over 15% of Canadians. We provide deep IV sedation to calm patients safely prior to and during their appointment. A board-certified Medical Anesthesiologist provides this service onsite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry relieves patients of fear or severe anxiety they may feel during a dental procedure. It is also recommended for those undergoing multiple or lengthy dental procedures.

What to expect after IV sedation?

The effects of sedation will continue hours after the appointment. It is highly recommended to bring a friend or family member to take you home. It is essential to rest till the sedation wears off.

How long will the sedation take to wear off?

It is quite normal to feel drowsy after the dental procedure. Give 24 hours to allow the sedation to wear off completely.

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Lamine Diallo

02:21 15 Jun 22

My family and I have been receiving care from Dr. Ashraf and his amazing team since we first moved to Waterloo in 2002. His assessment skills are spot on, he is gentle and is very skilled at working with anxious\nervous patients. My dental hygienist is Lin who is very knowledgeable, and passionate about her work. She is amazingly gentle yet very,very thorough when it comes to preventative dental care. She is didactic as well, taking the time to teach patients how to use certain equipment as well as addressing gingivitis in pro-active ways. We are in very capable hands.

Trisa Kapetaneas

18:12 01 Jun 22

I have been a patient here for over 2 years now and I've always enjoyed the experience. The staff are professional and have always made me feel comfortable. I recently had a cleaning done by Lynn for the first time and she was amazing! Will continue to visit for my checkups/cleanings.

Aamir Mirza

14:54 03 May 22

Dr. Ashraf and his team is amazing. All work done under one umbrella for entire family. We all are very happy to be under the care for the last 20 plus years. Lin, dental hygienist is remarkable professional. She knows her job so well that I look forward to my cleaning every time I'm scheduled. Thank you Lin for your amazing work for my entire family!

Alena Delena

14:50 02 May 22

My family loves Dr Ashraf. We've been through many dentists in many cities and he's by far our favourite one. He's always thorough and professional. His referrals are also of equal high caliber. I went to him for a root canal and a crown. I had many concerns and he addressed them all personally. He even went so far as to redo a root canal for me. Recommend.

Nicole Wood

15:31 28 Apr 22

I found Ashraf Dentistry a year ago and I absolutely love their dental clinic. Everyone is very kind and thorough. Lin is the best dental hygienist I've ever had! She takes the time to ensure I receive the care I need. Both dentists I've seen have also been very kind and wonderful at making me feel like my teeth are being taken care of. Highly recommend!

Sedation Dentistry