If you’re slightly apprehensive about getting things done, procedural sedation can help. It is not a general anaesthetic, but it works well to take the edge off.

Intravenous (IV) sedation

IV Sedation for Oral Surgery

  • IV sedation involves the placement of an intravenous (IV) cannula into a vein, allowing us to provide you with sedative and adjunctive medications to help boost recovery and minimise infections.

    Commonly, you will be unaware and comfortable during the procedure. Recollection is scant. Pain perception is reduced. However, because you will still be able to breathe on your own and maintain your airway, you will not be unconscious (‘knocked out’). Rendering you unconscious would mean that you would be unresponsive and unable to breathe on your own, necessitating a ventilator. If you feel that you require being completely unconscious and unresponsive for the procedure to be performed, your preferences are indicative of a general anaesthetic, not sedation.

    Other common healthcare procedures where IV sedation is performed are scopes (endoscopy). Examples include scopes of the stomach (gastroscopy) or the end portion of the intestines (colonoscopy).

  • Pricing is dependent on duration and complexity, but generally includes the following:

    • IV cannulation

    • Sedative medication

    • Pain-relief medication

    • Anti-inflammatory medication

    • Antibiotics

    • Post-procedural monitoring during recovery

Nitrous oxide sedation

Nitrous Oxide Sedation for Oral Surgery

  • The technical term is inhalation sedation and involves us placing a special mask that fits over your nose. Through this a safe mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide is delivered to help achieve the required effect. It works well to provide some relief from anxiety and discomfort.

  • Pricing is dependent on duration due to the amount of oxygen and nitrous oxide gas used.

Oral sedation

Oral Sedation for Oral Surgery

  • Oral sedation involves taking a tablet, generally 60 minutes before the start of your procedure while you are with us.

  • Oral sedation is generally not our preferred sole route of administration when other options are available. Pricing depends on the situation in which it is being used.

Give yourself peace of mind.

Sedation works well for most people in most situations. Occasionally, intrinsic factors or extrinsic conditions may render it unsuitable. We can talk you through the process and provide information on what works best for you in your case. Ultimately, our goal is to empower you to make the best decision regarding your treatment.