General & Family Dentistry

Sleep Dentistry - West Auckland

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SLEEP DENTISTRY - WEST AUCKLAND

Intravenous Dental Sedation

If you are particularly nervous about your next visit to the dentist, Titirangi Dental offers a solution to help you. Intravenous (IV) sedation is a safe and effective treatment option that helps you to relax. Our specially trained dentists will inject a sedative directly into your veins to reduce anxiety and discomfort and help you feel relaxed.

This is ideal for patients who experience a high level of dental phobia as well as those who are preparing for a less routine dental procedure.

IV sedation is a safe and proven treatment that will be supervised by your dentist at all times. While it may be referred to as sleep dentistry – West Auckland, you will actually remain awake and responsive during your procedure.

SLEEP DENTISTRY - WEST AUCKLAND

How Does IV Sedation Work?

IV sedation will:

Have a calming effect on patients
Make you feel sleepy without falling asleep
Make you unaware of the procedure, including the noises and vibrations that may make you feel anxious
Allow you to respond to and understand the dentist during the procedure
Result in some memory loss – sometimes patients don’t remember the procedure at all!

SLEEP DENTISTRY - WEST AUCKLAND

Dental Sedation – During the Procedure

During a dental procedure with IV sedation, you will:

Have a thin tube attached to a vein in your arm and hand
Begin to feel relaxed and sleepy as the drugs are administered
Be constantly monitored by machines and our dental professionals
Be given a local anaesthetic in many cases. This will be administered after the sedation so you will not be aware of it.

SLEEP DENTISTRY - WEST AUCKLAND

Before and after the Procedure

To prepare for the procedure, you may need to eat light meals and avoid alcohol the night before. On the day of your appointment, bring another adult with you who can remain with you for the rest of the day.

After your sleep dentistry – West Auckland procedure:

Recover in our recovery area (usually about 1 hour)
Travel home with a responsible adult
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Do not drink alcohol
Take the rest of the day off work

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Testimonials

I first went to Titirangi dental in Feb 2022 with a terrible tooth ache. Luke and the team not only helped me get that tooth back to good health but have worked closely with me on gum issues since. I like that Luke talks me through each step before, during and after which helps me stay informed. I also appreciate the they provide options for treatment. I avoided dentists for my whole adult life to my own detriment. Each time I went in, it left me not feeling the best and they didn’t take a holistic approach but that has changed now.

Manu

Amazing clinic with a great team, the friendly receptionist and supportive team makes my dental visit comfortable experience. Morgan Scanlan, she is an amazing dental hygienist, she is caring and kind. Dr Luke Simpson is very professional and respectful, he handles patient with a great patience and caring. Dr Luke Simpson did such an amazing job on my teeth. Their practice is equipped with latest technology for all dental procedure. Highly impressed with the dental service I received from the team. Highly recommended dental service for all your dental needs.

Fredy