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.
IV Sedation
Dental anxiety is common, with studies suggesting that 1 in 4 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.
Here are some ways we help patients who feel a little nervous or anxious:
1. We allocate adequate time for your appointment. We do not rush patients in and out of the chair. We take the time to listen to your concerns so that they can be addressed thoroughly. Our dentists are known for their calming and reassuring nature.
2. Our spacious clinic is designed to make you feel comfortable! From the reception to the clinic room, we want you to feel welcomed and taken care of. We have televisions in all rooms and can even play your favourite movie on Netflix, or tunes on Spotify!
3. Our team care. Our receptionists are always open for a chat, and our dental assistants understand how to keep you comfortable during your treatment. We believe that care extends beyond the dental chair.
We understand that the above may not alleviate extreme dental phobias or fears in some people. At Peak Dental Care, we also have alternate options for dental anxiety.
We Offer IV Sedation in Blacktown, 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.
IV sedation, or intravenous sedation, is when we bring in a licensed sedationist to apply and maintain a steady drop of medication directly into your circulatory system to make you feel sleepy and calm. When your procedures are complete, you will have your dental needs met and won’t have to worry about any uncomfortable memories.
We offer sleep dentistry also known as “twilight sedation”, where a medication is given via
an IV line in your arm to make you feel sleepy and calm. This is administered by a licensed
sedationist in our clinic rooms.
The sedationist will charge a separate fee for their service. This will be discussed by the
sedationist prior to your treatment.
The sedationist will tailor the medication to ensure you are calm and comfortable. People report having memory of the appointment but it being ‘hazy’, other report absolutely no memory from the appointment time. We require a family member or friend to take you home after the appointment.