Dental anxiety, fear of pain, or difficulty sitting through dental treatments should never prevent your child from receiving the expert care they deserve. That’s why, at Brush Floss Dentistry for Children, we offer safe dental sedation for kids, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and fully monitored general anesthesia.
While not every child needs sedation, when it is necessary, it can help your little one relax, feel secure, and stay comfortable from the moment their appointment begins.
Sedation dentistry involves administering safe, controlled sedation to help your child feel relaxed and at ease during dental procedures. It can be a great option for:
At Brush Floss Dentistry for Children, sedation is delivered under the watchful care of our board-certified pediatric dentists, Dr. Arash Goshtasby (Dr. Gosh) and Dr. Cameron Grant. Your child’s safety, comfort, and dignity are our top priorities.
Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative gas combined with oxygen that’s inhaled through a small nasal mask. It induces a relaxed, euphoric feeling without putting your child to sleep. Your child remains awake and responsive but calm and comfortable.
General anesthesia involves using medication that puts your child into a deep sleep-like state so they feel no pain during treatment. This sedation is administered and monitored by certified anesthesiologists to ensure your child’s safety in an accredited surgical facility.
Total sedation: General anesthesia is ideal for completing extensive or multiple dental procedures in one session.
Eliminates pain & awareness: Your child won’t feel anything and will have no memory of the procedure.
Ideal for severe anxiety or special needs: General anesthesia sedation for dental procedures enables safe, comprehensive care when other methods fall short.
Expert monitoring: We’re committed to continuous supervision and rigorous safety standards for maximum safety throughout the procedure.
Your child’s journey begins with a detailed consultation where Dr. Goshtasby or Dr. Grant will:
We continuously monitor your child’s vital signs and comfort levels. Our team is trained to respond immediately to your child’s needs, ensuring a safe, worry-free experience.
Recovery & Aftercare
Absolutely. Under Dr. Goshtasby and Dr. Grant’s expert care, sedation is administered with rigorous safety protocols and continuous monitoring to ensure your child’s well-being.
No. Nitrous oxide relaxes your child, but they remain awake, cooperative, and able to respond to the dental team. Because laughing gas for kids wears off quickly, most children are able to return to normal activities immediately after their appointment.
Recovery varies but is closely supervised at our surgical center. Your child will be discharged once the anesthetist confirms your child is safe to leave. Generally, we encourage patients to rest for the remainder of the day after their appointment.
For nitrous oxide, your child should not eat or drink within three hours of the appointment.
For general anesthesia, you’ll receive specific fasting instructions. Generally, we ask patients not to have food or drinks from midnight the night prior to the procedure.
We value your time and comfort. Brush Floss Dentistry for Children offers:
Take the first step toward stress-free dental care. Call us at (403) 343-0000 or Book Online Now to schedule your personalized sedation dentistry consultation.
101-37 McKenzie Dr, Red Deer County, AB T4S 2H4
Mon-Fri 7:30am–3pm
Free, accessible on-site parking
