Sedation Dentistry

Even though we have amongst the best practitioners in the territory and there are continual advancements in dental technology that make dental treatment as quick and painless as it has ever been, it can still be daunting to come to a dental practice — particularly if you feel like you may have multiple, complex or expensive dental issues.

Tips to Help Reduce Dental Anxiety

Consider a check-up only

Much of the anxiety is fear of the unknown. We give you the option of just a painless check-up — so at minimal cost you gain the knowledge of how to get back to optimal dental health, with no pressure to proceed with anything else.

Find a practitioner you trust

We're here to help — not to judge. Everyone deserves a healthy smile, and we approach every patient with care and without criticism for any gaps in past dental visits.

Space out appointments by priority

Not everything needs to be done at once. We recommend tackling the most urgent issue first to prevent it becoming more painful and expensive, then working through the rest at a pace that suits you.

Choose a practitioner who offers guarantees

With over 650 five-star reviews and a 5-year guarantee on fillings and 10-year on crownsWe stand behind our work. Does your current dentist offer guarantees?

All sedation options below should be discussed with your dental practitioner prior to administration.

Available Sedation Options

1. Nitrous Oxide — "Laughing Gas"

Child receiving nitrous oxide sedation
A safe, inhaled sedative used in dentistry to reduce anxiety and pain, inducing a calm, relaxed, or euphoric state. It takes effect within minutes, and because it wears off quickly after breathing pure oxygen, patients can typically drive home immediately after the procedure. Suitable for both adults and children.

2. Penthrox — "The Green Whistle"

Penthrox green whistle
A fast-acting, non-opioid, inhaled analgesic delivered via a handheld green whistle inhaler for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain. Patients self-administer under supervision, with rapid relief within 6–10 breaths. Learn more about methoxyflurane.
Not recommended for patients under 18, those with kidney/liver disease, or pregnant patients.

Patients should not drive or operate machinery for at least 24 hours after use due to drowsiness and dizziness. Please arrange a designated driver.

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