Safe and Effective Sleep Dentistry in New South Wales
Are you avoiding visits to the dentist because of severe dental anxiety? Does the thought of sitting in the dentist’s chair fill you with fear and dread? At Northern Beaches Dental, a team of experienced and compassionate dentists work closely with you to understand your needs and offer sedation dentistry solutions that help you relax while getting the care you need to protect your oral health.
What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is a field of dentistry that uses safe and effective medications to put patients at ease and significantly reduce signs of dental anxiety.
Symptoms of Dental Anxiety
Signs of dental anxiety may include:
● Sudden drop or spike in blood pressure
● Visible distress and crying
● Refusal of treatment due to fear of pain or gagging
● Heart palpitations
● Excessive sweating
Types of Dental Sedatives
The following sedatives are used by dental experts worldwide to relieve dental anxiety:
● Inhaled nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, creates a sense of calm in the patient
● In some cases, an oral sedative may be required to reduce stress
● Patients who may not benefit from other sedatives may be administered intravenous sedation
● For certain procedures, the patient may be placed under general anaesthesia
Benefits of Sleep Dentistry
Here are just some of the ways in which sedation dentistry can be beneficial:
● General anaesthesia ensures that the patient is completely asleep. There is no sensation of pain, anxiety or discomfort
● Sedation dentistry ensures that the patient is comfortable even during long, complex procedures
● Dentists are highly trained in the use of sedatives, which ensures that patients of all ages are safe at all times
● Once the sedatives have taken effect, a dentist can complete a number of essential dental treatments in one sitting, saving the patient time
● Sleep dentistry is ideal for children who have a fear of visiting the dentist
● Sedatives can be used for procedures such as fillings, extractions, wisdom teeth removal and more.
Trusted Sedation Dentistry Experts for Children and Adults, NSW
If you or your child suffer from extreme dental anxiety, Northern Beaches Dental has the perfect solution. Contact our NSW team today for more information on the safety and effectiveness of dental sedatives, or book an appointment with us now.