Sedation Dentistry
A fear of the dentist is extremely common.
Many people avoid attending the dentist purely due to fear, whether it be due to a bad experience as a child or maybe due to the sounds, smells and sensations of being at the dentist. If you’re one of those people who get a shiver up their spine when picturing themselves in the dental chair then a form of sedation for your dental treatment may be a great option for you.
The range of sedation varies, from a light level of sedation, which helps to ‘take the edge off’, to being fully asleep and in hospital with an anaesthetist. The appropriate level of sedation depends entirely on you and what you think would be best for your peace of mind.
If being asleep for your dental treatment is desired (and is generally recommended for invasive procedures such as wisdom teeth removal, Durlacher Dental Care can arrange to have your treatment performed under a General Anesthetic at either the St John Of God Geraldton Hospital or at the Geraldton Regional Hospital (GRH). There are limitations imposed by the GRH such as a waiting period for a surgical time allocation. As a private hospital St John of God Hospital often provides a theatre time sooner.
We recommend that any patient interested in being fully asleep for their dental treatment first comes in to our clinic to have a consult. In this consult we will have a look inside your mouth and formulate a personalised treatment plan with you. This is a straightforward appointment as most of the time is spent chatting and discussing your treatment options, helping you to be put at ease and relax you ahead of your dental treatment.
Our receptionist will liaise with a local anaesthetist to arrange your sedation, making the process streamlined and minimise further concern or anxiety.