Types of sedation available at Pearl Dental Clinic
Intravenous (IV) sedation
IV sedation uses safe and proven techniques, which work rapidly to create a relaxed state. An IV is started by the anaesthetist, allowing all medications for relaxation to enter your body. You remain awake, but will not remember or be aware of any dental procedures or the numbing process. You breathe on your own. This is not like hospital anaesthesia where a machine breathes for you. Intravenous sedation is recommended for patients with moderate to severe levels of anxiety.
Inhalation sedation
Inhalation sedation uses a mixture of a sedative gas (nitrous oxide, or more commonly known as laughing gas) and oxygen to help you to cope with fear and anxiety and cooperate with your dental treatment. The best candidates for inhalation sedation are patients who have a mild to moderate level of anxiety that prevents good coping skills. It is also suitable for children and a great option for needle-phobic patients, as it does not require any injections.
Oral sedation
Oral sedation is a safe technique to help needle-phobic patients feel able to have IV sedation. We give you a liquid sedative drink to relax you enough to have the IV cannulation. It will make you sleepy and takes about 30 minutes to work. Once you are relaxed enough, we can give you more sedatives through a cannula on your hand or arm. Oral sedation is a great option for patients who feel faint or queasy with needles or procedures such as routine blood tests.
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