Dental Anxiety Relief in Edmonton | Oral Sedation Dentistry Explained by Dr. Peter Yoo

Описание: This video features Dr. Peter Yoo, a Doctor of Dental Surgery and the owner and lead dentist at The Tooth Doctor, a patient-focused dental practice serving Edmonton.

The Tooth Doctor has two Edmonton locations designed to make dental care more accessible and comfortable:

Capilano Area – Centrally located near Fulton Place, Holyrood, and surrounding east-central Edmonton neighborhoods

South Edmonton – Serving patients near Blackmud Creek, Blackburn, MacEwan (Mchuan), Calgary Trail, and Ellerslie Road

The Tooth Doctor is known for combining modern dentistry with a calm, supportive environment, especially for patients who feel nervous or anxious about dental visits.

About This Video – Oral Sedation Dentistry Explained

In this interview, Dr. Peter Yoo explains oral sedation dentistry and how it helps patients who experience fear, anxiety, or discomfort when visiting the dentist.

Dr. Yoo discusses how oral sedation works using prescribed oral medication, typically taken about an hour before a dental appointment. The goal is to help the body feel calm and relaxed. Oral sedation is not general anesthesia, meaning patients are not fully asleep, but they are significantly more at ease throughout their visit.

One of the biggest benefits of oral sedation is its amnesia effect. Many patients remember little to nothing about the procedure itself. Dr. Yoo shares a real story of a patient who repeatedly called after an appointment, unable to remember a note placed in his wallet explaining the need for a follow-up root canal.

Oral sedation can be used for all dental procedures, including:
Routine cleanings
Sitting comfortably in the dental chair
Numbing injections
More complex dental treatments

Dr. Yoo emphasizes that pre-planning and safety are essential. Patients must let the office know in advance if they want to use oral sedation and must be healthy enough to qualify. During the appointment, the team monitors blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. Patients must also arrange transportation to and from the clinic and have someone available to stay with them afterward to ensure safety while the medication wears off.

The Tooth Doctor also offers consultations to talk through treatment options. In some cases, patients who initially thought they needed sedation realized—after a calm, supportive discussion—that they could proceed comfortably without it. The goal is always to find the safest and most appropriate approach for each individual patient.

This video is helpful for anyone in Edmonton who struggles with dental anxiety and wants to understand whether oral sedation dentistry may be the right option.

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📍 Capilano (75 Street): 780-758-6684
📍 Ellerslie: 780-760-8668
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