Sedation Dentistry Helps Australians With Dental Phobias
Announcement posted by Joondalup City Dental 22 Jan 2016
Provider of sedation dentistry in Perth reveals how easy it is for people with dental phobias and low pain threshold to receive dental work.
Joondalup, WA, 22 January 2016 - For many who suffer from dental phobias, sedation dentistry is providing a solution and enabling them to go to the dentist. Many Australians are still so afraid to go to the dentist that they avoid dental treatment until dental conditions become acute and even life-threatening. However, as people become more aware of sedation dentistry, more and more Australians are making regular trips to the dentist and reclaiming their dental health.
How Sedation Dentistry Works
Sedation dentistry is a simple process. The dentist gives the patient medicine to help cope with the anxiety, fear and pain that many feel in the dentist’s office. There are four basic levels of sedation dentistry: minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation and general anaesthesia.
Minimal sedation is just that; the patient is fully awake, but mildly sedated to a point of relaxation. Moderate sedation involves a higher dose of sedative. The patient doesn’t usually remember much of the procedure and usually is sedated to a point of slurring words.
Under deep sedation, the patient is nearly unconscious but still able to be awakened if needed. Under general anaesthesia, the patient is fully unconscious. A patient under general anaesthesia cannot be awakened by “normal” techniques. They must either wait for the medicine to wear off or be treated with another substance to combat the anaesthesia.
Different Varieties of Sedation for Dentistry
The most popular sedation for dentistry is inhaled minimal sedation, also known as “laughing gas.” A mask is placed over the patient’s nose and a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is pumped into the patient. The dentist has full control over the level of sedation. The biggest benefit of this form of sedation is that it wears off quickly enough for patients to drive themselves home after the procedure.
Oral sedation can be used for minimal to moderate levels of sedation. A pill is given to the patient approximately one hour before the procedure. This gives the patient time to absorb the sedative. The patient is usually awake but drowsy. To go from minimal to moderate sedation, the patient is given a larger dose.
IV moderate sedation is given through an IV unit directly into the veins. It acts on the patient immediately. It is easy for the dentist to control the exact level of sedation. This is often the most comfortable solution for the patient. Deep sedation and general anaesthesia are the strongest medications and are administered with care.
Dr Roy Sarmidi is a dentist for Joondalup City Dental, a trusted name in the Joondalup and Perth areas. According to Dr Sarmidi: “Sedation dentistry is a godsend for patients who are afraid to go to the dentist. When administered by a caring, professional dentist and staff, the patient actually has a pleasant experience at the dentist. This makes it possible for everyone to keep their mouths healthy.”
Joondalup City Dental provides dental services such as sedation dentistry to the Perth area. They also provide a full range of dental care with emergency dentists available long hours during the week and short hours on the weekends to ensure that your dental emergency is taken care of. From simple cleaning to cosmetic dentistry, Joondalup City Dental is the most trusted name in Joondalup. To learn more, call (08) 9404 9500 or visit their website: http://www.joondalupcitydental.com.au/.
How Sedation Dentistry Works
Sedation dentistry is a simple process. The dentist gives the patient medicine to help cope with the anxiety, fear and pain that many feel in the dentist’s office. There are four basic levels of sedation dentistry: minimal sedation, moderate sedation, deep sedation and general anaesthesia.
Minimal sedation is just that; the patient is fully awake, but mildly sedated to a point of relaxation. Moderate sedation involves a higher dose of sedative. The patient doesn’t usually remember much of the procedure and usually is sedated to a point of slurring words.
Under deep sedation, the patient is nearly unconscious but still able to be awakened if needed. Under general anaesthesia, the patient is fully unconscious. A patient under general anaesthesia cannot be awakened by “normal” techniques. They must either wait for the medicine to wear off or be treated with another substance to combat the anaesthesia.
Different Varieties of Sedation for Dentistry
The most popular sedation for dentistry is inhaled minimal sedation, also known as “laughing gas.” A mask is placed over the patient’s nose and a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is pumped into the patient. The dentist has full control over the level of sedation. The biggest benefit of this form of sedation is that it wears off quickly enough for patients to drive themselves home after the procedure.
Oral sedation can be used for minimal to moderate levels of sedation. A pill is given to the patient approximately one hour before the procedure. This gives the patient time to absorb the sedative. The patient is usually awake but drowsy. To go from minimal to moderate sedation, the patient is given a larger dose.
IV moderate sedation is given through an IV unit directly into the veins. It acts on the patient immediately. It is easy for the dentist to control the exact level of sedation. This is often the most comfortable solution for the patient. Deep sedation and general anaesthesia are the strongest medications and are administered with care.
Dr Roy Sarmidi is a dentist for Joondalup City Dental, a trusted name in the Joondalup and Perth areas. According to Dr Sarmidi: “Sedation dentistry is a godsend for patients who are afraid to go to the dentist. When administered by a caring, professional dentist and staff, the patient actually has a pleasant experience at the dentist. This makes it possible for everyone to keep their mouths healthy.”
Joondalup City Dental provides dental services such as sedation dentistry to the Perth area. They also provide a full range of dental care with emergency dentists available long hours during the week and short hours on the weekends to ensure that your dental emergency is taken care of. From simple cleaning to cosmetic dentistry, Joondalup City Dental is the most trusted name in Joondalup. To learn more, call (08) 9404 9500 or visit their website: http://www.joondalupcitydental.com.au/.