Sleep Dentistry Chatswood – IV Sedation
IV-Sedation
IV Sedation in Chatswood – Anxiety-Free Dentistry
Many people put off getting the dental treatment they need because of fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist. Our sleep dentistry Chatswood options include IV sedation, which can help suitable patients feel deeply relaxed and more comfortable while undergoing dental treatment.
What Is Sleep Dentistry and IV Sedation?
Sleep dentistry refers to the use of sedation techniques to help suitable patients feel calmer and more relaxed during dental treatment. IV sedation involves administering a sedative into a vein. If you feel anxious about undergoing dental treatment, intravenous (IV) sedation may help reduce anxiety and make your dental experience more comfortable.
Who Is Sleep Dentistry in Chatswood Suitable For?
Sleep dentistry in Chatswood may be suitable for patients who feel nervous or anxious about dental treatment. IV sedation may also be considered for certain patients who have difficulty undergoing dental procedures comfortably.
It may be that your fear of the dentist stems back to a traumatic experience in the past and understandably, you feel nervous at the thought of sitting in the dental chair. If you can relate to this, then IV sedation coupled with Dr Quah-Shepherd’s calming chairside manner can help you overcome this fear.
The physical relaxation brought on by IV Sedation can also help patients who have a severe gag reflex or who struggle to control their bodily movements because of a medical condition such as Parkinson’s Disease.
While under IV Sedation, patients should still be able to understand and respond to our Sydney dentist, even though they feel deeply relaxed. Most recall very little, if anything, about their treatment once they are feeling back to normal.
What is the procedure for IV Sedation in Chatswood?
The sedative is administered by our specially trained dentist though a thin plastic tube (catheter) into the back of your hand or into one of your arms.
Throughout the procedure, your oxygen levels and pulse are continually monitored plus your blood pressure will be taken before and after the treatment.
We may also give local anaesthesia to numb the affected area and minimise discomfort.
Once the treatment is over, you will be given time to recover before being escorted home by a family member or friend. The effects of IV sedation can take several hours during which time you should not drive or drink alcohol.
If you are anxious about getting dental treatment and you want to avoid the noise and vibration of the drill, IV sedation could be the most suitable treatment for you. If you are booking an appointment, please mention beforehand that you are an anxious patient and our caring team will do all they can to make you feel at your ease.
IV sedation may not be suitable for everyone. Please seek a consultation with your dentist to discuss risks and suitability before proceeding.