Sedation & Aneasthesia
For Wisdom Teeth, Tooth Removals & Dental Implants
Full range of sedation and aneasthetic options available.
Anaesthesia and sedation is an important considerations for teeth extractions and dental implants.
There are 4 levels of anaesthesia and sedation we offer at Adelaide Tooth Removals & Dental Implants.
Local Aneasthetic
​​Local anaesthetic (an injection in the mouth) is given to numb the operative area. After the area has been anaesthetised, no pain is experienced. However, patients will still feel the sensation of pressure. This method is performed in our rooms and is suitable for relatively simple - moderate procedures in patients who are not anxious.​​
​​You can drive yourself to & from your appointment if you have local anesthetic only.​
Local Aneasthetic with Oral Sedation
​Patients are given tablets (of temazepam) to offer a mild level of sedation. Temazepam is an 'anti-anxiety' medication. Temazepam makes patients feel mildly sedated, and it helps patients cope with the unpleasant experience. Patients still need local anesthetic (an injection) to numb the operative area. This is suitable for simple - moderate procedures in patients who are slightly -moderately anxious.​​
​​You can not drive yourself to or from your appointment if you take oral sedation.​​
IV (intravenous) Sedation
​​​​An anaesthetist administers sedative medications via a thin, plastic, flexible needle that is placed in a vein in your arm or hand. This is a strong level of sedation. Patients are semi-conscious and can respond to simple commands such as 'open wider'. However, patients will usually not remember much. This is suitable for simple to complex procedures and/or patients who are moderately to severely anxious.
​​You can drive yourself to & but not from your appointment if you have IV sedation​
General Aneasthtic
​Patients are 'put to sleep' in a hospital or day surgery by an anaesthetic team. Patients are completely unconscious. This is suitable for complex procedures and/or patients who are highly anxious. If patients have hospital insurance, their insurance will usually cover most of the aneasthetic costs and hospital fees.
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​​You can drive yourself to & but not from your appointment if you have a general anesthetic. You must have a responsible adult stay with you when you go home from a general anesthetic.​
What about Gas (Nitrous Oxide)?
​​We don't recommend 'gas'. In our experience, nitrous oxide is an unreliable form of sedation. It requires a large, cumbersome nose piece and tubes, which get in the way of surgery. Also, patients must consistently breathe through their nose for it to work well, which is often impossible or difficult if patients have a blocked nose and/or are anxious.​​