Sedation Dentist in Sydney
Sedation Dentistry in Sydney
Sedation therapy is a solution designed to take way the anxiousness some patients associate with a trip to the dentist. Our dentists here at Dental Care Glebe are qualified professionals trained in dental sedation guidelines. People with a busy schedule may also prefer sleep dentistry to allow all of their treatment to be done in one visit, where possible.
Here at Dental Care Glebe patients have two sedation options.
- Nitrous Oxide also known as Happy or laughing gas
- IV Sedation
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide also known as Happy or Laughing gas has been used for years to relax anxious patients.
A small nose piece is placed over the nose through which a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide is inhaled. This mixture will make the patient feel more relaxed and sleepy, with a feeling of well-being.
IV Sedation
Intravenous conscious sedation, also known as sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry or twilight sedation, is an efficient and effective way of providing anxiety relief and pain control during dental procedures. The sedative and often a pain killer are given into a vein on the forearm or the back of the hand. The injection is virtually painless. The patient drifts into a state of drowsiness, and time seems to pass quickly.
People who might be interested in conscious sedation
- Patients who are anxious or fearful about dentistry
- Patients with a strong gag reflex
- Patients for have had bad past dental experiences
- Patients who have difficulty achieving anaesthesia
- Patients requiring surgical procedures such as wisdom teeth extractions or dental implants
- Patients requiring long dental procedures such as root canal treatment or crowns
- Patients requiring multiple dental visits