Every child deserves a positive relationship with dental care from the very beginning. At Dental Sedation Ottawa, we've created a pediatric dental experience where children feel safe, parents feel confident, and even complex treatments happen without tears or trauma—thanks to our comprehensive sedation options and genuinely caring approach.
We understand that a child's early dental experiences shape their lifelong attitude toward oral health. That's why everything about our children's dentistry practice—from our warm, colorful environment to our patient, kid-friendly staff—is designed to make young patients feel comfortable and even excited about dental visits.
Whether your toddler needs their first checkup, your preschooler has a cavity to fill, or your child faces more complex treatment like multiple crowns or extractions, we make the experience positive. Our secret? A combination of genuine compassion, age-appropriate communication, and when needed, sedation options that allow us to complete necessary dental work while your child remains comfortable, relaxed, or peacefully asleep.
Many children feel anxious about dental treatment—and that's completely normal. What's not acceptable is forcing a frightened child through procedures while they cry, struggle, or develop lasting dental fear. At our Ottawa dental clinic, we believe no child should experience trauma during dental care.
Perfect for mildly nervous children or simple procedures. Your child stays awake, feels relaxed and giggly, and returns to normal within minutes. Learn more about nitrous oxide →
Medicine taken before the appointment makes your child drowsy and significantly reduces anxiety. They remain conscious but very relaxed, often with little memory of treatment afterward. Ideal for moderate anxiety or multiple procedures. Explore oral sedation →
Deeper sedation for extensive treatment needs or high anxiety. Your child drifts into a twilight state with little to no awareness or memory of procedures. Administered and monitored by trained professionals with continuous vital sign tracking. Discover IV sedation →
Complete sleep with zero awareness, administered by board-certified medical anesthesiologists—Dr. Hesham Talab, MD MSc PhD FRCPC FASE and Dr. Asad Mirghassemi, MD MSc FRCPC. Best for very young children, severe dental phobia, special needs patients, or extensive dental work. Hospital-grade safety right in our office. Learn about general anesthesia →
With appropriate sedation—especially IV sedation or general anesthesia—we can complete all of your child's dental needs in a single comfortable appointment: fillings, crowns, extractions, pulpotomies, and more. This comprehensive approach means one appointment instead of four or five, one recovery period, dramatically reduced overall anxiety and stress, less time away from school, and fewer needles and freezing experiences.
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Regular checkups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants protect your child's teeth from cavities and catch problems early. We make prevention fun and educational, teaching children proper brushing and flossing techniques through demonstration and positive reinforcement. Our hygienists are specially trained to work gently with children of all ages.
When cavities develop, we offer tooth-colored fillings that look natural and restore function. For more extensively damaged teeth, we provide stainless steel crowns for back teeth and esthetic strip crowns for front teeth that preserve baby teeth until they naturally fall out.
When decay reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, we perform pulpotomy (partial nerve removal) or pulpectomy (complete nerve removal) to eliminate infection, stop pain, and save the tooth until it's naturally time to lose it. These procedures preserve the important spacing and function that baby teeth provide.
Sometimes baby teeth or permanent teeth require removal due to severe decay, infection, trauma, or orthodontic planning. We perform both simple and surgical extractions gently and comfortably, with appropriate sedation to ensure your child experiences no pain or anxiety.
When baby teeth are lost prematurely, we place custom space maintainers to hold space open for permanent teeth developing underneath, preventing costly orthodontic problems later.
Restricted oral tissues (tongue ties and lip ties) can affect infant feeding, speech development, and dental spacing. We perform precise frenectomy procedures to release these restrictions and restore normal function.
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Our patients consistently rate us 5 stars for gentle, anxiety-free care. Read verified patient experiences on Google.
View All Reviews on GoogleMost children's preventive dental care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants) is covered at 80-100% by pediatric dental insurance. Basic treatments like fillings typically receive 70-80% coverage, while major procedures such as crowns or extractions are usually covered at 50%.
We accept all major dental insurance plans and provide direct billing to simplify the process. We also proudly serve qualifying families through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Sedation costs vary by type but are often partially covered by insurance when medically necessary.
Our team provides clear cost estimates before any treatment begins and works with you to maximize your insurance benefits through strategic treatment timing and planning.
Dentist Referrals Welcome: We collaborate with referring dentists throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario for pediatric sedation cases.
Our gentle approach and comprehensive sedation options ensure your child receives excellent dental care without fear or trauma. Schedule their visit today.
