IV Sedation Dentistry Brisbane
Your visits with IV Sedation Dentistry will be comfortable, relaxed and you will be more than happy to come regularly!
Experience a calm, anxiety-free Dental visit with IV Sedation Dentistry at Brisbane Smiles. For many, Dental fear prevents regular check-ups, which can impact oral health. IV Sedation Dentistry makes procedures comfortable and painless, helping you feel relaxed and confident to take charge of your Oral Health.
The Experience of IV Sedation Dentistry
Wondering what to expect? With IV Sedation, you will remain awake and able to communicate with our team, but without fear or anxiety and with minimal memory of the procedure. This modern approach to Dental care is ideal for adults needing complex treatments or for those who feel nervous about Dental visits.
Benefits of IV Sedation Dentistry
Benefits of IV Sedation Dentistry
- Pain-free treatment
- Little to no memory of the appointment
- No anxiety or fear
- Fewer appointments by consolidating treatment
TREATMENT INFORMATION
About IV Sedation Dentistry at Brisbane Smiles
Find out more about the IV Sedation Dentistry experience directly from our Medical Anaethetist, Dr Ross Foreman in this video.
IV Sedation allows our team to perform extensive treatments in one sitting, reducing the need for multiple visits. Administered by a qualified Medical Anaesthetist, IV Sedation keeps you comfortable throughout your treatment. You’ll need someone to drive you home, as sedation effects last through the day. Please avoid eating, drinking or smoking six hours before your appointment, and update us on any medical history changes.
Why have IV Sedation?
- Remove anxiety
- Relax and you will have little recollection of the procedure
- More Dental Work can be performed in the one Appointment
- Breeze through Implant and Surgical Procedures
It allows our Dental Team to perform large amounts of treatment at the one time, or perform procedures that would otherwise require the extra expenses of going to Hospital. A Qualified Medical Anaesthetist will provide the IV Sedation Dentistry through an Intravenous Drip.
You will need to have someone collect you and take you home following the procedure as you will remain relaxed for most of the day. Six hours prior to your appointment you should not eat or smoke. You need to advise if there are any changes to your medical history that we are unaware of.
About IV Sedation at Brisbane Smiles
IV Sedation allows our team to perform extensive treatments in one sitting, reducing the need for multiple visits. Administered by a qualified Medical Anaesthetist, IV Sedation keeps you comfortable throughout your treatment. You’ll need someone to drive you home, as sedation effects last through the day. Please avoid eating, drinking or smoking six hours before your appointment, and update us on any medical history changes.
What to Expect at Your IV Sedation Dentistry Appointment
Your appointment will begin with a Consultation with our Medical Anaesthetist to ensure your safety and readiness for sedation. During the procedure, local anaesthetics are used to keep the area numb and pain-free. You’ll be relaxed and sedated, with little or no memory of the appointment, while our Medical Anaesthetist monitors you for comfort and safety.
IV Sedation Appointment Preparation
- Take regular medications (bring them or a list of all medications with you).
- No food or drink six hours prior (only water with medications).
- Avoid smoking on the day of your appointment.
What to Expect at Your IV Sedation Dentistry Appointment
Your appointment will begin with a Consultation with our Medical Anaesthetist to ensure your safety and readiness for sedation. During the procedure, local anaesthetics are used to keep the area numb and pain-free. You’ll be relaxed and sedated, with little or no memory of the appointment, while our Medical Anaesthetist monitors you for comfort and safety.
IV Sedation Appointment Preparation
- Take regular medications (bring them or a list of all medications with you).
- No food or drink six hours prior (only water with medications).
- Avoid smoking on the day of your appointment.
IV Sedation Appointment Information
During the IV Sedation Dentistry Brisbane Appointment
While you will be relaxed by the Sedation, you are still conscious and able to communicate with your Dentist and the Medical Anaesthetist. You will have Local Anaesthetics to ensure teeth are numb and remove any discomfort in this regard. You will be able to communicate and your Medical Anaesthetist will ensure you are given sufficient sedation medications to ensure a pleasant experience. You will typically experience little discomfort, and often have very little memory of the IV Sedation Dentistry Brisbane Smiles appointment.
After IV Sedation Appointments
The effects of IV Sedation will mean you feel lethargic and tired throughout the rest of the day. For this reason you need to be monitored by a trusted carer and you are unable to work, drive and make important decisions for the remainder of the day/night. You will be given prescriptions for medications to assist with post-operative pain management. Your carers/family member will need to collect and take you home from your appointment.
IV Sedation Alternatives
Nitrous Oxide
- Nitrous Oxide is often known as Happy Gas. Though you are still awake, the Nitrous Oxide is inhaled through your nose and will assist you to become relaxed. This treatment is quick acting within minutes and will wear off quickly after the appointment.
Oral Tablets
- Oral Sedation using tablets can greatly assist in managing anxiety and fear of dental treatment. Tablets will take effect within an hour and last for 6-8 hours. Oral Sedation is good for patients with mild anxiety levels and need basic non-invasive procedures.
Local Anaesthetic
- There are times where Dental Procedures are less involved than you first might find. In fact, our patients often find after meeting their Dentist they feel more relaxed and are able to tolerate the painless treatment with simply Local Anaesthetic. Local Anaesthetic is an injection adjacent to the tooth being treated and will ensure you do not feel any pain or discomfort throughout the appointment.
IV Sedation
Who is eligible for IV Sedation Dentistry?
IV Sedation is suitable for medically fit adults. Your consultation will include a pre-appointment check by our Medical Anaesthetist to confirm suitability. In rare cases, referral to a hospital may be recommended if additional support is needed.
Will I feel any pain during IV Sedation Dentistry?
No. Local anaesthetics are used in addition to sedation to ensure the treatment area is numb, so you remain pain-free throughout the procedure.
How long do the effects of IV Sedation last?
Sedation effects can last through the day, so we recommend resting at home afterwards with a caregiver present. Avoid work, driving or making major decisions until the next day.
Can I eat before my IV Sedation appointment?
No. Please avoid food, drink and smoking for at least six hours before your appointment. You may have a sip of water with any necessary medications.
What should I expect after the procedure?
Post-sedation, you may feel drowsy or tired. Our team will provide prescriptions for any necessary medications, and your caregiver will help you get home safely.
How many visits does IV Sedation require?
Most treatments are completed in a single appointment, but the specific number depends on your Dental needs. IV Sedation allows for more comprehensive work in a single visit, reducing the total number of appointments.
Any invasive or surgical procedure has risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. No dental treatment is suitable for each and every patient. Dentists will only provide care which is suitable to the individual. Patients of Brisbane Smiles must complete examination and consultation appointments to deem suitability for procedures and full informed consent be given by the patient. Photos shown on this website are actual patients. Photos are for general purposes and individual results will vary.