For patients
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Sedation for a strong gag reflex
A strong gag reflex can make dental impressions, X-rays and treatment very difficult. Sedation can calm the reflex so you can have the dental…
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Sedation vs general anaesthesia: what is the difference?
Sedation and general anaesthesia are not the same thing. Learn how they differ in depth, setting, recovery and cost, and why many procedures can…
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Your sedation day: before, during and after
A step-by-step guide to your sedation appointment: how to prepare, what happens on the day, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
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Dental anxiety? How sedation can help you get the treatment you need
Dental fear is common and nothing to be embarrassed about. Here is how sedation lets anxious patients have dental treatment calmly, in their own…
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Wisdom teeth removal under sedation: what to expect
Having wisdom teeth removed is one of the most common reasons for dental sedation. Here is why sedation helps, what happens on the day…
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What is procedural sedation? A plain-language guide
Procedural sedation uses medicine to help you feel calm and comfortable during a dental or medical procedure. Here is how it works, what you…