SLEEP DENTISTRY

Sedation for nervous patients.

Port Headland Dental and Implant Centre are one of the only dental practices in the region offering dental sedation for anxious and nervous patients. Your comfort is our priority, and we will work with you to choose between a variety of sedation levels to find the one that’s best for your needs.

SEDATION TYPES

  • Oral Sedation

    This type of sedation is delivered via an oral medication that you take at the time of your appointment. After about an hour, you’ll feel extremely drowsy. Oral sedatives typically cause an amnesic effect, meaning you’re unlikely to remember anything about your visit that day.

  • Twilight Sedation

    By partnering with a GP anaesthetic trained doctor, we can provide twilight sedation (also called conscious sedation or IV sedation) for our patients. This deeper level of sedation provides maximum comfort, regardless of the complexity of your treatment needs.

    Appointments will be confirmed after passing a free screening appointment with Dr Gan at Port Hedland Medical Centre to ensure you are first suitable for IV sedation.

  • Hospital Sedation

    Do you need to have multiple procedures completed during the same day? Are you planning extensive full mouth rehabilitation such as numerous dental extractions and implants placed? General anaesthesia in a hospital allows you to complete everything at once while you feel as if you’re sleeping throughout the entire process. We are the only dental practice in Port Hedland that offers general anaesthesia so please call us for more information.

During your initial consultation, we’ll discuss what your concerns, needs and goals are.
After reviewing your medical history, we’ll suggest the most appropriate types of sedation given your oral health needs.

Together, we’ll work to select the best dental sedative for your unique situation.
Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.

Want to take get dental work done with comfort and without fear?

At Port Headland Dental and Implant Centre, we will do whatever we can to ensure you and your family have a relaxed, comfortable experience when they visit the dentist. To find out if dental sedation is right for you, contact our team today.