ACCEPTING PATIENTS FOR TREATMENT UNDER INHALATION SEDATION
The Sunlight Dental Practice accepts referrals for children and adults under inhalation sedation,
using nitrous oxide and oxygen. This treatment is ideal for mild-moderately anxious patients, and for children who have limited dental experience but require treatment such as restorations, extractions of deciduous teeth or orthodontic extractions.
CHECKLIST FOR SUITABILITY OF PATIENTS INCLUDE:
- ASA grade I or II: either fit and well, or mild systemic disease that is well controlled
- Normal range BMI
- Ideally 6 years and above: younger children tend not to be able to sit in chair and follow instructions adequately for it to work
- Some compliance from patient: severely anxious patients who will not sit in the chair are highly unlikely to be able to accept treatment under inhalation sedation and likely require referral for IV sedation or GA
- Able to breathe adequately through their nose
- Please include xrays if possible: this can be a good indicator for if they will accept some treatment under inhalation sedation
REFER YOUR PATIENT FOR INHALATION SEDATION IN THE WIRRAL, CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE
If you would like to refer your patient to Sunlight Dental Practice for treatment with inhalation sedation, you can be assured that your patient will be in very experienced hands. Our dentists will assist with all aspects of your patient’s treatment, from planning and preparations to follow-up appointments. You are welcome to accompany your patient at any stage of the treatment process. Once treatment is successfully completed, the patient will be returned to you for continued care at your practice.
If you have any patients that would benefit from treatment under inhalation sedation, then please
use the form below to refer to us. Once treatment has been completed, the patient will be returned
to you for continued care.