Do you feel anxious about seeing the dentist? Do you suspect problematic wisdom teeth but fear tooth extraction? Our sleep dentistry may be the solution.
At Daley Street Dental, we offer a wide range of sedation options to accommodate the varying needs of our valued patients. Whether you need a little extra relaxation on treatment day or sedation that allows you to sleep throughout, we have options.
Wisdom Teeth Removal and More
Sleep dentistry and dental sedation are about more than dental phobia and anxiety. It is also ideal for patients with a strong gag reflex or those undergoing:
- Invasive Dental Procedures
- Lengthy Dental Procedures
- Wisdom Tooth Removal
Sedation Dentistry and Wisdom Tooth Removal in Alstonville
Wisdom teeth come in years after your adult teeth, and they serve no purpose. If you’re lucky, they erupt without incident, but often these third molars cause problems. They encroach on neighbouring teeth, become impacted, and put you at risk for infection because they are difficult to reach with a toothbrush and dental floss.
Some wisdom tooth extractions are straightforward, but others can be complex, especially when roots are tangled or encroaching.
Sleep dentistry aims to make wisdom tooth extraction more comfortable and relaxing. In fact, you’re unlikely even to recall your treatment with some of our sedation choices.
Our Sedation Dentistry Options
- Nitrous Oxide: Nitrous oxide is the mildest form of sedation. It is delivered through a small nose mask and produces feelings of detachment and relaxation. Nitrous doesn’t linger, so you’re free to drive yourself home from treatment.
- Twilight Dental Sedation: This is a controlled and even reversible option we use to reduce your anxiety. With this level of sedation, administered through an IV, you may not recall your appointment. You’ll need transportation and should not drive for the rest of the day.
- Oral Sedation: This pill taken before treatment may also cause you to forget your time in the dental chair. As with twilight and general anesthesia, you’ll need transportation and should not drive for the rest of the day.
- General Anesthesia: We administer general anesthesia in a hospital setting through an IV, and it is our most powerful means of sedation. You’ll sleep through your appointment.
With our sedation dentistry options, you can expect careful monitoring throughout treatment. Your Alstonville dentist also takes a health history and ensures your candidacy for sedation dentistry before we proceed.
All patients and situations are different, so candidacy and outcomes will vary. Your dentist can let you know what to expect.
For Sedation Dentistry, We Welcome Your Call
Do you have problematic wisdom teeth? Are you anticipating an upcoming procedure and want to learn more about your sedation dentistry options?
To get started or to arrange a consultation with the dentist, we encourage you to call us today on (02) 6422 8173. You can also book an appointment online. Remember to ask about our current dental specials and payment options.
We are located in Alstonville, but are near Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino, Evans Head, Lennox Head, Lismore, Wardell, Wollongbar and Woodburn.
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