Feel calm and comfortable during your visit. We offer safe, effective sedation options for patients with fear, sensitive teeth, or difficulty getting numb.
Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) wears off quickly, allowing you to drive home. Oral sedatives (like diazepam or triazolam) taken an hour before appointment produce deeper relaxation. For more complex procedures, we can arrange IV sedation through a partner specialist. Each option is tailored to your level of anxiety and the length of treatment needed.
Patients with gag reflex, needle phobia, traumatic past experiences, inability to sit still, or those undergoing lengthy procedures like multiple fillings or root canals. Sedation is also helpful for people with strong gag reflexes that make X-rays or impressions difficult. Even mild anxiety can be managed effectively with nitrous oxide – you remain fully conscious but deeply relaxed.
We review your medical history and monitor vital signs. You’ll remain awake but deeply relaxed. Most patients have little memory of the procedure. A chaperone must accompany you for oral or IV sedation. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and avoid heavy meals beforehand. You will receive specific pre‑ and post‑sedation instructions.
Yes, nitrous oxide is very safe for children. Oral sedation is used cautiously, with appropriate dosing.
You still receive local anaesthetic. Sedation just reduces anxiety and awareness.
Nitrous oxide reverses within minutes. Oral sedatives affect you for 4-6 hours; you cannot drive or operate machinery.
Light meal 2 hours prior is usually fine. Follow our specific instructions.
We need a complete list of your medications to avoid interactions. Most are fine.
Nitrous Oxide is 100 to $150 an hour. Oral sedatives will need a prescription from the patient’s GP and the patient will need to be accompanied by a Chaperone. If the child is eligible for CDBS, Nitrous Oxide sedation is covered under CDBS. However, for adults it will depend on their Health fund and their level of cover.
Absolutely. Many patients choose sedation for root canals to stay relaxed during longer appointments.
It is advised not to have a big meal in the one hour before the procedure. One can drink clear liquids and have a light snack. The effects of Nitrous Oxide wear off by the time the dental procedure is finished. One can eat straight after being mindful of the numbness which may be there from the anaesthetic used.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment. The sooner, the better – especially when it comes to dental emergencies.
