LifeCare Dental

Perth City

9221 2777

Kingsway

9409 3619

Sedation & Sleep Dentistry

Helping the many people who fear the dentist

What’s keeping you from the dentist?

If it’s fear, discomfort, or the inconvenience of making multiple visits, sedation dentistry can help.

Fear and anxiety about dental treatments is very common and completely understandable – however, there are now a variety of ways you can reduce your fears and experience an anxiety-free, even pleasant visit to the dentist.

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1. Inhalation Sedation (Happy Gas)

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Happy gas is one of the most common forms of dental sedation. It works by administering small doses of Nitrous Oxide (happy gas) to put you in a consciously relaxed state during treatment.

  • Reduces pain
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Reduces the gag reflex
  • Patients will often experience a feeling of well-being and euphoria

The technique involves placing a mask over your nose, and then breathing through your nose.

The gases have a slightly sweet smell and are well tolerated by even the most sensitive noses. The dentist will adjust the percentage of nitrous oxide to oxygen to suit you.

The technique has a number of advantages over other techniques:
  • It is less expensive than other techniques
  • It is simple
  • No escort is required
  • No fasting is required
  • There is a rapid onset and fast recovery
  • It is suitable for children

Unfortunately the technique is not suitable for all. Some anxious and phobic people require a deeper form of sedation. In general, pregnant women should not receive inhalation sedation. People with nasal obstructions and mouth breathers may also find this method unsuitable.

2. Intravenous Sedation

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For people who require a greater degree of sedation, or if the procedure is of a nature that requires the patient to be sedated, intravenous sedation may be suitable. With this technique a sedative is injected into a vein in the arm by a qualified sedationist or anaesthetist.

The advantages are:
  • Patients usually remember nothing of the procedure, and
  • It is suitable for a wide range of people and procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't have all the required information to complete a form?

If you do not have all the required information such as a Medicare card number, you will need to contact your practice's administration staff in-person or by calling them on 9221 2777 (Perth City) 9409 3619 (Kingsway) so they can advise you of how to proceed.

What if I don't know how to get the information I need?

If you're unsure how to get the information you need to complete the form, you will need to contact your practice's administration staff in-person or by calling them on 9221 2777 (Perth City) or 9409 3619 (Kingsway) so they can advise you of how to proceed.

Why can’t I submit my form?

There may be outstanding required fields that you need to answer before submitting your form. You should see each field that requires an answer in a red box at the bottom of your form. Once you have answered all fields, if a signature is required, you must sign your signature electronically using your mouse or fingers in the box provided.

If you are still unable to complete the form, you can fill out the form on paper at the clinic before your appointment.

I’ve already submitted this form, do I need to do it again?

If you have already submitted this form to your practice, you do not need to complete the form again. If you're unsure whether the practice received your form submission, we suggest contacting the practice directly by calling them on 9221 2777 (Perth City) 9409 3619 (Kingsway) to ask them directly.

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