Sleep dentistry for children and adults with anxiety, phobias, and special needs
Many of us are anxious about being at the dental clinic. Some have a fear of dental treatments, specific phobias, or social anxiety. Others are unable to communicate effectively or experience interfering reflexes. It’s not a surprise that many Canadians are interested in sedation during their dental treatments. Dental Care While You Sleep is Hamilton’s dental office where anxiety fades away. We don’t replace your family dentist, we complement them by providing our specialized expertise when you need it. You can actually be comfortable and feel relaxed at the dentist regardless of the required treatment.
State-of-the-art dental anaesthesia and sedation
Creating a relaxing dental clinic experience involves licensed expertise in many types and levels of sedation and anaesthesia
There are many sedation medications and degrees of effect that create a variety of experiences. Most of our patients prefer to sleep during their treatment, for which deep sedation is well suited. To further decrease anxiety, a calming oral medication can be taken prior to treatment. At our dental clinic, you can go to sleep with an IV, or, in the case of children, with a mask. For those who want to stay conscious while protected from feeling sensations, conscious or moderate sedation are options. Our licensed and highly experienced specialists in dental anaesthesia will work with you to discover the best choice for your most relaxed, most comfortable experience. We even have a unique system for pretreatment digital radiographs and imaging that is easy for our young patients and those with a high gag reflex. Our equipment and medications exceed the Canadian Academy of Dental Anaesthesia guideline requirements.
Dentistry for children
Sedation for kids requires specialized training
Children don’t always have a lot of patience, and they want to have fun! Going to the dentist can be a challenge. Our dentists and staff provide the special attention that kids need. Although we treat adults, we have training in dentistry for toddlers, children, teens, and children with special needs. Helping kids develop good habits, prevent health risks, enjoy correct alignment and functionality, and have a happy smile is what we do.
Your sleep dentistry experience
Consultation
You can feel relaxed at our consultations. Your level of anxiety and ability controls the nature of our meeting. During the consultation, your dental needs are evaluated, your questions answered, and your special requests addressed. You become familiar with our dental clinic. You learn about the anaesthesia and sedation options recommended for you, as well as what to expect during and after your treatment. A medical evaluation and physical exam are included too. It’s a safe space where caring and trained specialists support you.
Treatment
Our goal is to make this the easiest dental treatment that you’ve ever had. With sedation and anaesthesia medicines, you can be relaxed and comfortable during the dental treatment. Treatment may include general dental procedures such as children’s dentistry, deep cleaning, fillings, root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, and other surgical procedures. Dr. Adams, Dr. Nenniger, and our nursing staff will monitor you during and after the treatment. Other dental specialists may be brought in when needed for even more specialized procedures. Where possible, all necessary dental treatments are completed in one appointment. With anaesthesia and sedation, everyone can receive the dental care they need, regardless of anxiety level. You will not even recall your treatment, as you wake up with a smile.
Meet your dentists
Dr. Stephen Nenniger
Dr. Nenniger is a certified specialist in Dental Anaesthesiology with a calmness that helps people feel relaxed and cared for. He has provided dedicated dental care utilizing deep sedation and general anaesthesia for more than 25 years. Dr. Nenniger has been living in Dundas, Ontario, since 1995 and continues to enjoy the valley town’s unlimited hiking options with his kids.
- Obtained a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Toronto.
- Completed a general practice residency at the University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital/Toronto General Hospital.
- Completed a Dental Anaesthesia residency that included didactic training, hospital operating room (OR) rounds in adult and children’s ORs, and rotations through the University of Toronto in the Paediatric Dentistry Surgicentre.
- Received a graduate diploma in Dental Anaesthesiology at the University of Toronto.
- Completed research in the field of deep sedation and general anaesthesia for dentistry.
- Is Board certified to provide all levels of sedation, including deep sedation and general anaesthesia.
- Is a member of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, the Ontario Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Society of Anaesthesiology, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Canadian Academy of Dental Anaesthesia.
- Serves as Past President of the Ontario Dental Society of Anaesthesiology and the Canadian Academy of Dental Anaesthesia.
Dr. Andrew C Adams
Dr. Adams is passionate about forming the optimal experience for each patient when it comes to treating children and adults who require sedation or anaesthesia for dentistry. Born and raised in Hamilton, Dr. Adams enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, extended family and friends in the Hammer.
- Completed an Honours degree in Health Sciences at McMaster University.
- Obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Western University in London, Ontario, graduating with distinction.
- Completed a dental anaesthesia residency at the University of Toronto that included didactic training, hospital operating room (OR) rounds in adult and children’s ORs, and rotations through the University of Toronto in the Paediatric Dentistry Surgicentre.
- Obtained a Master’s degree in dental anaesthesia from the University of Toronto.
- Completed research in the field of deep sedation and general anaesthesia for dentistry.
- Is Board certified to provide all levels of sedation, including deep sedation and general anaesthesia.
- Works as a part-time clinical instructor at the University of Toronto in the paediatric dental surgicentre.
- Is a member of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, the Ontario Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, the Canadian Academy of Dental Anaesthesia, and the American Society of Dentist Anaesthesiologists.
- Serves as Past President of the Ontario Dental Society of Anaesthesiology.
Specially trained nursing staff
During your treatment, in addition to your always present Dental specialists, our nurses monitor you ensuring safety. After completion of your treatment, dedicated recovery room nurses monitor all patients in our dedicated recovery unit. Dental Care While you Sleep nursing staff are trained and current in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). We are fully equipped, trained and prepared for the remote possibility of an emergency.
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