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Ease Anxiety And Make Your Dental Exam More Comfortable With Sedation!
Many people have dental fears or phobias, which can lead to anxiety at the dental clinic. That’s why we offer several sedation dentistry options at Trillium Dental in Ottawa — we want patients to have a pleasant experience every time they come in for a professional teeth cleaning. Contact us to learn more about our sedation dentistry options!
Different Types Of Sedation In Ottawa
IV Sedation
This is sometimes referred to as Intravenous Conscious Sedation or “sleep dentistry.” This is not entirely accurate since you are not asleep, as you are with general anesthesia. It will create a deeply relaxed state for patients who have an extreme dental phobia or a very low pain threshold. You will need someone to bring you to your appointment and drive you home. It’s probably advisable to have someone stay with you until the effects of the IV sedation have completely worn off.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation, like IV sedation, will put you into a deeply relaxed and comfortable, yet conscious state for your dental appointment. It is intended for patients who have an extreme dental phobia or a low pain threshold. You simply take a pill prior to your appointment and then relax comfortably while we complete your appointment. You will need someone to bring you to your appointment and drive you home. It’s probably advisable to have someone stay with you until the effects of the oral sedation have completely worn off.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is commonly known as “laughing gas.” It’s used as a light sedative to make patients more relaxed during their appointments.
When you schedule your appointment with Trillium Dental, we will discuss the sedation options that are available to you in order to find one that will help you feel comfortable and safe. Our priority is to make sure that you receive the dental care that you need without aggravating your existing dental anxiety. Over time, it is possible to overcome these feelings, and we want to help make that possible.
If you have questions about sedation dentistry or any of the dental services that we provide, please contact our dental offices in Ottawa. The staff at each of our clinics is trained and ready to make your dental care as fast, easy, and painless as possible.
Testimonials
Very kind, thoughtful and professional and treatments were executed with the least pain possible.
Also very accommodating when urgent care was needed.
Right from the moment to enter to a tallented team of dentists, assistants, & hygienist.
I was told the amount of years the staff have been working as a smooth delightful teams.
To me the later is extremely important to me.
Without a doubt if your looking for a forever dental team. This is where you should go.
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That was the day I spoke with Lynn about a very upsetting experience I had at a different dental clinic. I was discouraged, embarrassed, and honestly afraid to try again. I wasn’t just looking for a new dentist — I was looking for a place that would make me feel safe.
Lynn listened to me with patience and compassion. She didn’t rush me. She didn’t minimize what I felt. She treated my story with care.
We had to wait until February 15 for my government dental benefits to become active, and that’s why my first appointment was scheduled for February 20, 2026. During that waiting period, I carried a mix of anxiety and hope. But when I finally walked into Trillium Dental at Westgate Mall on February 20, I immediately felt something different.
Lynn remembered me. She remembered our conversation. I wasn’t just another name on a schedule. That alone meant more than she probably realizes. By the time I left that day, it didn’t feel like I had just met a staff member — it felt like I had connected with someone who genuinely cared. Somehow, so naturally, we became friendly in the most comforting way.
She made sure I was placed with Dr. Nair — and that decision changed everything for me.
Dr. Nair is one of the most compassionate and gentle healthcare professionals I have ever encountered. She listened to my worries without interrupting. She did not criticize my mouth or make me feel ashamed for staying away from dental care for years. Instead, she focused on what could be done moving forward. We completed the necessary exams and tests, and for the first time in a long time, I felt calm sitting in a dental chair.
And Rawan, the R.D.H., deserves just as much recognition. As someone who hadn’t seen a hygienist in years, I felt self-conscious and nervous. But Rawan treated me with patience, respect, and warmth. She was gentle and reassuring. She made something I feared feel manageable. That kind of care isn’t just technical skill — it’s heart.
I returned again on Friday, February 27 for further treatment, and the kindness was consistent. It wasn’t just a good first impression. It was genuine compassion.
What truly touched me was their understanding of my life circumstances. I am currently job searching and rebuilding stability. Financially, things are tight. Instead of making me feel small about that, they helped me sign up for the government dental insurance program and reassured me that my health still matters — even during difficult seasons.
Trillium Dental didn’t just treat my teeth. They restored my trust in healthcare. They reminded me that compassion still exists in medical spaces.
To Lynn, Dr. Nair, Rawan, and the entire team — thank you. You may do this every day, but for me, this experience was healing.
If you have been scared to go back to the dentist, if you feel embarrassed, or if life has simply made things difficult — this is the place that will meet you with dignity and humanity.
Forever grateful. 💙
Would highly recommend