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The Willow Dental Care Network is a network of carefully selected dental clinics that are thrilled to offer Sedation Dentistry (and more!) to our dental patients throughout the Vancouver area. We are experienced and highly trained dental professionals to work with high fear patients.

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Willow Dental Care is committed to maintaining a higher level of social responsibility and dedication to environmental sustainability.

By regularly sponsoring and participating in a variety of local events, Willow Dental Care does its part to maintain a healthy and unified community.

Our dental clinics are chartless and use as little paper waste as possible. To keep our environment clean, we utilize a variety of eco-friendly tactics including digital x-rays, filtered water in every operatory and online communications.

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“We’re honored to have the opportunity to help the people in our community with this beneficial treatment. Patients no longer have to be afraid of the dentist.”

- The staff and doctors of Willow Dental Care Clinics.

What is this Conscious Sedation and Would it Work for Me?

I’m not necessarily afraid of going to the dentist. I just don’t enjoy people putting their fingers in my mouth and some of the procedures have less than enjoyable sounds even if I can’t feel the drill.

When I found out that Conscious Sedation was an option, I was a little upset my previous dentist hadn’t offered it when I had my wisdom teeth out. Instead I was completely knocked out in a hospital and spent the next 24 hours nauseous and wobbly.

In comparison Conscious Sedation is exactly like it sounds. First you’ll have a consult with your dentist so you are clear as to what to expect during your procedure. Willow Dental Care even goes as far as to provide specific vitamins to take in advance to aid healing. But the sedation portion is a medication taken an hour prior to your dental treatment. You’ll be asleep for the procedure and still be able to respond to questions. Your dental team at Willow Dental Care are specifically trained to monitor for all vital signs.

You’ll be relaxed throughout the procedure and at the end of treatment your dental team will wake you up and by the time you are ready to leave you should feel pretty normal. However for safety sake you must have someone there to take you home.

If you are nervous or simply down right afraid of going to the dentist, Conscious Sedation might just be the answer to your prayers. Check with your dentist if you are a candidate and make certain they are DOCS (Doctors of Conscious Sedation) certified. This will guarantee the process is safely administered and you are monitored for signs of distress during and after the procedure.

Posted on May 12, 2012

Elmo Brushes His Teeth – Don’t You Want to Too?

You’re a good parent. You don’t want to find out your toddler has cavities! So how do you get a squirmy toddler to let you brush their teeth each night? The truth of the matter is that kids ages 1-3 do not have the enzymes in their mouths to create cavities. BUT they will create cavities if plaque is left on teeth as they get older.

Getting your toddler in the habit of brushing every night is a great idea. So here are a few tips to help you encourage good habits:

A soft kids toothbrush with their favourite character on it will do wonders. Let them pick their own toothbrush.
An electric kid’s toothbrush will add a lovely bit of agitation and efficiency if your kid just holds the toothbrush to their teeth.
Use kid’s toothpaste. It’s designed for their little bodies and will taste great. A tiny bit, the size of a small pea is perfect.
If your child swallows the toothpaste that is fine. Toddlers who swallow trace amounts of fluoride often have stronger adult teeth.
Try to schedule your dental visit when your toddler is around 3 years old. They often like to copy adults and this might just foster a healthy interest in their own dental care.

There is always the option of brushing your child’s teeth for them. They always want to do their own brushing which is basically chewing on the toothbrush. Compliment them on their effort of brushing their teeth and then tell them you want to check out their friends inside their mouth. Calmly have the child lie on their back in your lap or even on the bathroom counter if there is room. With their mouth open calmly and gently brush each area while naming their favorite friend. Playing with your child and making it a game keeps brushing a positive experience. Don’t forget they don’t have the enzymes that create cavities at this age so start great habits now.