01. Treatment consultation
The first step is to book a consultation to assess what dental work is required and discuss your sedation options. During this consultation we will take x-rays and document the dental treatment required.
During your consultation you will be provided with an estimate for your treatment and the time required to complete your procedure. If you wish to proceed, we will schedule your sleep dentistry appointment.
02. Preparing for your treatment
As with any kind of anaesthesia, you will be required to fast before your treatment. Our anaesthetist will be in touch the day prior to your treatment to let you know when to begin your fast and to answer any questions you may have.
You will be unable to drive or operate heavy machinery for a period of 24 hours after your sedation, so you’ll need to arrange for someone to drive and pick you up from your appointment.
We’ll also need to know your weight in order to administer the correct dosage of anaesthetic, so make sure to come with this information on hand.
To make sure you’re as relaxed and comfortable as possible we recommend you wear loose clothing.
03. During your treatment
During your treatment the anaesthetist will administer the sedative via an IV drip into your arm or hand, to induce a state of twilight sedation. The sedative will make you feel calm, sleepy and completely relaxed by slowing the central nervous system.
To enhance your comfort throughout the treatment we’ll provide you with noise cancelling headphones and cover you with blankets as it’s common to get chilly during sedation treatments.
04. Following your treatment
When you wake up from sedation you’re unlikely to have any recollection of your procedure.
After your dental procedure has been completed, you’ll be taken to a comfortable recovery area where you’ll be monitored until you’re ready to go home.
How you feel post-procedure will depend on a range of factors. You may be prescribed medication and will be given a personalised instruction sheet detailing important post-operative care and recovery information.
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