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If the thought of a dental appointment makes your shoulders tense before you even leave the house, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is incredibly common — and it has nothing to do with willpower, toughness, or “just relaxing.”
For many people, past experiences, sensitivity, a strong gag reflex, or simply the feeling of losing control can turn a routine visit into something that feels overwhelming. That’s often when people start searching for sedation dentistry in Burnaby — not because they want to be unconscious, but because they want to feel safe and comfortable.
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At My Smile Health Centre, we approach sedation dentistry with the same whole-body, integrative mindset we bring to everything we do. That means comfort is not an afterthought — it’s a core part of treatment planning.
When your nervous system is stressed, your body is tense. Muscles tighten. Breathing changes. Jaw discomfort increases. Dental care becomes harder for everyone involved — especially you.
Helping your body relax allows treatment to be gentler, more efficient, and more positive overall.
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Many patients tell us they’ve tried to tough it out. They’ve delayed appointments, cancelled last minute, or avoided care altogether because anxiety kept getting in the way.
The problem with avoidance is that:
Small issues often become bigger ones
Appointments become longer and more complex
Anxiety tends to increase and not decrease, over time
Sedation dentistry isn’t about avoiding dental care — it’s about making it possible.
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Sedation dentistry helps calm the nervous system so your body can stay relaxed during treatment. Patients often describe feeling:
Calm and at ease
Less aware of time passing
More comfortable physically
Less reactive to sounds or sensations
You remain responsive and able to communicate — just without the constant background tension. Many patients are surprised by how manageable the experience feels compared to what they expected.
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Anxiety doesn’t live only in the mind — it shows up in the body. That’s why sedation dentistry at My Smile Health Centre is thoughtfully integrated with:
Gentle effective communication through active listening and clear explanations
Slower pacing when needed
Respect for personal boundaries
Awareness of jaw tension and muscle comfort
Sedation is never about rushing. It’s about creating an environment where your body doesn’t feel the need to stay on high alert.
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Sedation dentistry can be helpful for people who:
Experience dental anxiety or fear
Have a strong gag reflex
Feel sensitive to dental sensations
Require longer or more involved appointments
Have avoided dental care due to discomfort
It’s not about “needing it” — it’s about choosing an approach that supports your comfort and overall well-being.
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This is one of the most common concerns — and an important one.
Sedation dentistry is designed to help you feel relaxed, not disconnected. You remain aware and able to respond, while feeling calmer and more at ease. Think of it less as “being sedated” and more as “your nervous system finally getting a break.”
When dental care feels manageable, people tend to:
Attend appointments more consistently
Address concerns earlier
Experience less jaw and muscle tension
Feel more confident about maintaining oral health
In other words, comfort doesn’t just improve the appointment — it improves outcomes.
If you’re considering sedation dentistry in Burnaby, an integrative approach that respects both your physical comfort and nervous system can make dental care feel far less intimidating — and far more doable.
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Your mouth is a gateway to the rest of your body and your oral health influences your overall health. We see you as a unique individual with unique wants and needs. We believe knowledge is power. During your visit with us we will spend time giving you the information and tools you need to help empower you to optimize your dental health and overall wellness.
Understanding the connection between your oral health and other medical conditions will help you to enhance your quality of life.
Our mission is to provide you and your loved ones with overall health, through oral health. Please spread the word about what we are doing here at My Smile Health Centre!
Dr. Ivy Yu
