Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry uses carefully administered sedative medications to help anxious or nervous patients remain calm and comfortable during dental procedures. Options range from mild oral sedation to intravenous (IV) sedation, depending on the procedure and patient needs.
Is This Right For You?
Dental anxiety or fear preventing necessary treatment, or difficulty tolerating longer procedures
Benefits
- ✓ Reduced anxiety during treatment
- ✓ More comfortable experience
- ✓ Enables completion of complex procedures
- ✓ Various sedation levels available
Important Considerations
- • Requires health assessment before sedation
- • Not suitable for all patients
- • Recovery time needed after deeper sedation
- • Must be administered by trained practitioners
Important Patient Information
- • Every patient requires an individual clinical assessment.
- • Not every patient is suitable for every treatment.
- • Treatment recommendations differ between patients.
- • All procedures involve risks and benefits.
- • Expected outcomes vary between individuals.
Information on this website is general in nature only and does not constitute financial, taxation or legal advice. A consultation with a qualified dental practitioner is required to determine suitability for any treatment. Where superannuation is discussed, eligibility and approval are determined by the ATO and are not guaranteed.
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Speak with an experienced dental practitioner about whether sedation dentistry is right for you.