At Dental Sedation Ottawa, we believe exceptional dental care shouldn't come with anxiety or fear—no matter your age. Our family-focused practice provides complete oral health services for children, teens, adults, and seniors, with comprehensive sedation options that transform even the most complex dental visits into comfortable, stress-free experiences.
Finding a dental home that truly cares for every family member can be challenging. At our Ottawa dental clinic, we've created a welcoming environment where three-year-olds receive the same gentle attention as their grandparents, and everyone benefits from our sedation expertise when they need it.
We understand that family schedules are busy. That's why we offer convenient appointment times and the unique ability to treat multiple family members—or complete multiple procedures for one person—during a single visit using appropriate sedation. Whether your child needs several fillings, you're ready to address years of postponed dental work, or your parent requires complex restorative treatment, we make comprehensive care efficient and anxiety-free.
What truly sets our family dental practice apart is our deep expertise in sedation dentistry. We don't just offer comfort options as an afterthought—sedation and anxiety management are at the heart of everything we do. From nervous children to adults with dental phobia, medically complex patients to those simply wanting a more relaxed experience, we have solutions.
Perfect for mild anxiety in both children and adults. You stay fully awake, feel relaxed, and effects disappear within minutes after treatment. Learn more about nitrous oxide
Medication taken before your appointment creates drowsiness and reduces anxiety significantly. Great for moderate nervousness or longer procedures. Explore oral sedation
Deeper sedation with adjustable medication levels administered through an IV, allowing continuous monitoring and customized comfort. Ideal for severe anxiety, complex treatments, or multiple procedures. Discover IV sedation
Complete, peaceful sleep with zero awareness or memory of treatment. Administered by board-certified medical anesthesiologists (Dr. Hesham Talab, MD MSc PhD FRCPC FASE and Dr. Asad Mirghassemi, MD MSc FRCPC) using hospital-grade safety protocols. Perfect for severe dental phobia, extensive treatment needs, special medical considerations, or very young children. Learn about general anesthesia
With appropriate sedation—especially IV sedation or general anesthesia—we can complete all needed dental work in a single appointment. This means one recovery period, fewer time commitments, and dramatically less cumulative stress for you and your family.
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Our Ottawa family dentistry practice provides every service your family needs under one roof:
Preventive Care: Regular exams, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, digital X-rays, oral cancer screenings, sealants, and custom mouthguards for sports or grinding habits
First dental visits, gentle exams and cleanings, cavity prevention education, frenectomy procedures, pediatric fillings and crowns, pulp therapy, space maintainers, and sedation-supported treatment for anxious children
Orthodontic monitoring, wisdom teeth management, sports injury prevention, cosmetic bonding for chips or gaps, and education about oral hygiene independence
Comprehensive exams, gum disease treatment, tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges, root canals with sedation support, extractions, and cosmetic improvements
Dentures and partials, implant-supported restorations, dry mouth management, medication considerations, mobility accommodations, and gentle treatment of age-related dental issues
We tailor our approach to each person's unique needs, life stage, and comfort level—always with sedation options readily available.
When your entire family receives care from the same trusted dental team, everyone benefits:
Comprehensive Records: We track oral health patterns across generations, catching hereditary issues early and providing proactive preventive care
Scheduling Convenience: Coordinate multiple family members' appointments on the same day, minimizing time away from work, school, or other obligations
Consistent Quality: Every family member receives the same high standard of gentle, thorough dental care
Relationship Building: Long-term relationships with your dental team create trust, reduce anxiety, and improve treatment acceptance—especially important for children who grow up knowing our caring staff
Financial Efficiency: Family appointment coordination, direct insurance billing for multiple members, and comprehensive treatment planning help maximize your dental benefits
Modern Technology: Digital X-rays with 90% less radiation, intraoral cameras for visual treatment planning, and advanced diagnostic tools ensure accurate, efficient care
Sedation Expertise: Unlike typical family dental offices, we're specialists in anxiety management with board-certified medical anesthesiologists on staff
Multilingual Services: Care in English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, and Arabic helps every family member feel understood
Flexible Scheduling: Early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments accommodate busy family schedules
Emergency Access: 24/7 emergency support means we're always here when dental crises happen
Direct Billing: Streamlined insurance processing for major carriers plus Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) acceptance
Our patients consistently rate us 5 stars for gentle, anxiety-free care. Read verified patient experiences on Google.
View All Reviews on GoogleDentist Referrals Welcome: We collaborate with referring dentists throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario for family dental sedation cases. Learn about our referral process
We accept major dental insurance plans and provide direct billing to make your family's dental care as convenient as possible. We're proud to serve qualifying patients through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), making quality dentistry accessible to more families.
Our team helps you maximize your benefits by coordinating treatment timing and family appointments strategically. Many insurance plans cover preventive care at 100%, basic procedures at 70-80%, and major treatments at 50%. We provide clear cost estimates before any treatment begins, so you never face unexpected bills.
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We welcome patients from throughout Ottawa including Kanata, Nepean, Orléans, Stittsville, Manotick, and Greely, as well as Eastern Ontario communities (Rockland, Embrun, Russell, Winchester, Kemptville, Carleton Place, Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke, Cornwall, Hawkesbury) and West Quebec (Gatineau, Aylmer, Hull, Chelsea, Wakefield, Buckingham).
