Comfort & sedation
Supportive care and sedation options that may be discussed as part of planning your dental treatment, based on your health, anxiety and procedure.
Newtown Elite Dental
Level 1, 170A King Street, Newtown
16 years in Newtown
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Sedation is not booked as a separate consultation. It is one of the support options that may be discussed while planning the dental care you need.
There is no single sedation option that suits every patient or procedure. Your clinician reviews the planned treatment, anxiety, medical history, medications and relevant safety factors before recommending an approach.
Personalised care
The right approach depends on your health, medications, anxiety, the dental care required and the expected treatment time. Patients do not need to choose a sedation method before their appointment.
Requirements vary according to the sedation used. Oral or IV sedation generally requires a responsible adult escort and restrictions on driving, work and important decisions. The team provides the applicable instructions before treatment.
What to expect with Sedation Dentistry & Anxiety Support
We first understand the dental treatment you need, then discuss anxiety support or sedation when it may be appropriate.
Common questions
Clear information is part of good care. These answers are a starting point for your conversation.
No. Sedation is an option that may be discussed during assessment and planning for the dental treatment you need. Suitability depends on the patient and procedure.
With happy gas and oral sedation, patients generally remain awake and responsive. With IV sedation, awareness and memory vary. Your clinician explains what to expect without promising that you will be completely asleep or remember nothing.
Often, yes. Sedation helps with anxiety, awareness and comfort, while local anaesthetic numbs the treatment area. The planned combination depends on the procedure and individual patient.
Oral and IV sedation generally require a responsible adult escort and restrictions on driving and other activities. Requirements for happy gas depend on the patient and treatment. Follow the instructions provided by the clinical team.
Comfort and sedation options for a child depend on age, cooperation, health and the treatment required. The clinician discusses suitable approaches with the parent or guardian during treatment planning.
Fees depend on the option, treatment duration and clinical requirements. Any applicable sedation fees are explained as part of the treatment plan before proceeding.
Appointments in Newtown
Book an appointment for your dental concern, or call our team if anxiety is making it difficult to attend.