How can we help you?
At Peak Dental Care, one of our guiding principles is collaborating with you to provide the dental care you need most. Towards that end, we always discuss your treatment concerns and never hesitate to answer questions about our clinic, treatments and procedures.
We've compiled common questions with their answers in this area to help achieve this end. We've organized them by service to make the answers easier to discover. If you have a question you don't see here, we encourage you to contact our Blacktown clinic so we can include your question and the appropriate answer.
General Dentistry
Dental anxiety is common, with studies suggesting that one in four people experience dental fear. We offer several options for patients who feel stressed or hesitate about visiting our dental clinic. Our mission is to make dental care accessible for all people in Blacktown, and we start by collaborating with each patient so we can learn about their background and past experiences. When we’ve earned your trust, it makes it easier to approach treatment with an open attitude.
However, we know that a small percentage of people feel much more intense anxiety, and for those individuals, we can offer two sedation options; oral conscious sedation and IV sedation.
We Offer Dental Sedation in Seven Hills, NSW
Before we offer any medical sedation, Dr Hanna’s team will carefully assess your general health and review your medical history to ensure this is a safe option. Oral conscious sedation involves a particular medication your take by mouth before treatment begins. This formula is specially designed to keep you responsive during treatment so that you can follow your dentist’s instructions. But you will retain a few memories after your procedure and need someone to drive you afterwards.
IV sedation, or intravenous sedation, is when we bring in a licensed anaesthetist to apply and maintain a steady drop of medication directly into your circulatory system. This option knocks you out completely and allows us to perform complicated treatments, especially for challenging patients with special needs. When your procedures are complete, you will have your dental needs met and won’t have to worry about any uncomfortable memories.
If you require additional dental treatment after your regular check and clean, the dentist will discuss the reasons and provide details on all available treatment options so you can make an informed decision about your care. We then schedule your treatment during a time or date that works for you.
Some dental care treatments require more than one visit. For example, root canal therapy involves clearing infection from the canals, temporarily closing the tooth, and then a healing period. At a future dental visit, we typically crown the tooth to restore function.
Other treatments that may require additional appointments include:
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Gum Disease Treatment
If your oral health issue requires multiple visits and you have questions about this, always ask a friendly dental team member.
Dental checkups are vital because they allow your Blacktown dentist to diagnose conditions before they cause dental emergencies or other issues, such as advanced tooth decay and gum disease.
Do You Need a Follow-Up Dental Appointment?
If you need a follow-up dental appointment or if you have questions for the dentist, call our dental clinic today. You can also arrange a booking online.
At Peak Dental Care, your ongoing oral health and wellness are always top priority.