Dental Anxiety
Dental Anxiety is Common
The majority of people experience some level of dental anxiety or are afraid of seeing a dentist as a result of a previous bad experience or dental phobia. We encourage anyone who feels this way to reach out to us at Dental Esthetique so we can discuss the methods we have available to assist you in maintaining good oral and dental health whilst managing your anxiety or phobia
It all starts with a conversation
At Dental Esthetique, we offer you the opportunity to spend time in the practice without any treatment, getting comfortable with the environment, all the way up to various forms of relaxant therapies to allow you to feel safe and comfortable.
Our goal is to make your dental experience as pleasant and relaxed as possible, without any unnecessary distress.
At Dental Esthetique, we offer our patients relaxant both in the dentist’s chair or if necessary in hospital.
Why Oral Relaxant
It is the simplest and cheapest option. One of our dentists might prescribe oral medication for you to take before you visit the surgery, or alternatively, you will be given medicine in the practice half an hour before your treatment. You will feel relaxed whilst having your procedure but still conscious and be able to ask questions, and you will be able to respond to any requests.
If you do take any relaxant medication you will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
Why Nitrous oxide gas
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, has a similar effect compared to the oral relaxant medication, except its effect will wear off within a few minutes without affecting your daily work.
Penthrox is another inhalent that can be used in the practice. The quantity of gas can be controlled by the patient, and the apparatus delivering this relaxation is less invasive than that of laughing gas.
Why intravenous sedation
IV sedation refers sedation performed under a qualified anaesthetist that comes out to our surgery. You will be sedated while we are performing your dental treatment. The acceptance to the sedation requires a comprehensive medical check and an agreement between the dentist and the anaesthetist.
Different sedation options have different advantages and drawbacks. We are happy to discuss with you the best option based on your particular conditions.
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
We are preferred providers for the following health funds. As a preferred provider you will be entitled to the maximum allowable benefit from your health fund for all services at our practice.
Whilst we are preferred providers for the above health funds, we accept all health funds and are able to claim on the day if the patient brings their health insurance card. We also accept Department of Veteran Affairs & Medicare patients who can also claim on the day if they present the relevant cards.
