ADVANCED CARE
Sleep Dentistry Kalgoorlie
Sleep dentistry and dental sedation in Kalgoorlie for suitable patients. Understand assessment, options, risks, preparation, escorts and recovery.
Sedation is considered only after a medical and dental assessment. The appropriate option depends on your health, medicines, the procedure, anxiety level and the facilities and appropriately qualified clinicians available for that type of sedation.
Care and treatment options
Dental anxiety support
Communication, pacing, breaks and other non-drug strategies may be enough for some patients.
Learn moreInhalation sedation
Nitrous oxide and oxygen may be considered for suitable patients and procedures after assessment.
Learn moreOral sedation
Prescribed medication may reduce anxiety but can impair coordination, judgement and memory.
Learn moreIV sedation
Intravenous sedation requires appropriately trained clinicians, monitoring and specific preparation and recovery arrangements.
Learn moreTreatment planning
Some care can be staged into shorter visits or prioritised to address urgent needs first.
Learn moreAftercare
Depending on the option, you may need fasting, an escort, supervision and restrictions on driving or decisions.
Learn moreWhat to expect
Medical assessment
Tell us about health conditions, allergies, medicines, pregnancy, sleep apnoea and previous sedation experiences.
Choose an approach
We explain suitable options, alternatives, likely effects, costs and who will provide the sedation.
Prepare
Follow the written fasting, medication, transport and escort instructions specific to your plan.
Recover safely
Monitoring and discharge requirements vary; follow all restrictions and have a responsible adult available when instructed.
Risks, limitations and alternatives
Sedation does not remove all risk and does not guarantee that treatment will be free of pain, anxiety or memory. Possible effects include nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, altered memory, unexpected agitation, allergic reaction and breathing or cardiovascular complications. Some patients are not suitable for office-based sedation.
Do not drive, operate machinery, drink alcohol, sign important documents or care for dependants after sedating medicine for the period advised by the treating clinician.
Talk with a general dentist in Kalgoorlie
An appointment allows us to assess your needs and explain suitable options, likely fees, timing, risks and alternatives before you decide.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for individual dental or medical advice. Recommendations and outcomes vary according to each patient’s circumstances. If symptoms are severe or worsening, seek prompt professional care.
Important Information
This page provides general information only and is not a substitute for professional dental advice. Treatment suitability, results and costs vary between patients.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, we will explain the benefits, risks and alternatives, and you are welcome to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
A consultation with one of our dentists is required to assess whether this treatment is appropriate for you. Book a consultation or call 08 9022 7199.
References & Further Reading
This page is based on current clinical literature and guidelines from recognised Australian and international dental and health authorities.
- Australian Dental Association. ada.org.au
- Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA). dentalboard.gov.au
- Dental Board of Australia - Conscious Sedation Guidelines. dentalboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines.aspx
- Australian Dental Association - Teeth.org.au Oral Health Advice. teeth.org.au
- Healthdirect Australia - Dental Care. healthdirect.gov.au
Content reviewed by Dr Desmond Ng, BDSc (Hons) University of Queensland | Principal Dentist, Dentists at Kalgoorlie. Last reviewed July 2026.