General Anaesthetic in Hampton Park
Does the thought of going to the dentist cause you to feel anxious or fearful? At Hampton Park Dental, we understand that many of our patients feel this way, and that's why we offer options for dental sedation with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and more profound relaxation with general anaesthetic (GA).
What Is General Anaesthetic?
GA provides deep, sleep-like relaxation for patients in a hospital setting so they can get the dental procedures they need to be done in a manner that helps them feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable. Our team monitors your vital signs and heart rate throughout your procedures, and we adjust the medication accordingly. Recovery from GA is done slowly in the hospital, following all of their protocols before you are released to go home.
Who Is GA For?
General anaesthetic could be helpful and beneficial for those with the following:
- Severe gag reflexes
- Heightened dental phobia, fear, or anxiety
- Need for extensive or complex procedures like oral surgery or root canals they'd like to complete during one appointment
- Special physical, emotional or medical needs
Our dentists are happy to discuss your options for treatment with dental sedation during a consultation appointment.
What Are the Benefits of General Anaesthetic in Hampton Park, VIC?
GA not only helps you achieve deep relaxation, but it also saves you time because we can complete multiple procedures and more complex services during one appointment. Once your dental health is restored, it is easier to maintain it in the future with less invasive procedures.
Let Us Help You Relax
For more information about sedation dentistry in Hampton Park, we invite you to call our surgery. You can also book an evaluation with one of our dentists to learn more about how sedation can help you get the dental care you need, want, and deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you're considering extensive dental treatment, we can help you gain early access to your superannuation funds to help you cover the cost of your treatment. Early super access can be ideal in these situations:
- You or at least one family member have superannuation funds
- You don't have personal health fund insurance
- It would be a financial hardship to cover the cost of your treatment with personal resources
Our team can help you with the paperwork for early super access while a SuperCare representative walks you through the rest of the process. You can contact our team for more information on early super access.
Note: Accessing superannuation for dental treatment is subject to eligibility and approval by the relevant government agency. We can assist with the process, but approval is not guaranteed.
Other Convenient Payment Options
If early super access is not an option for you, we do offer other options that can help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for dental care, such as:
- Preferred provider status with several private health funds, including Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, CBHS
- Relationships with third-party companies that can offer affordable monthly payment plans, like Humm, Afterpay, TLC
- Medicare Child Dental Benefit - Bulk billing
- HICAPS claims processing
Eligibility for health fund benefits, payment plans, and superannuation access varies depending on the provider and individual circumstances. Terms, conditions, and lending criteria apply. Please check with your health fund or finance provider to confirm your eligibility before treatment.
If you need help sorting out the best payment arrangement for your dental care, please get in touch with your Hampton Park dentist and speak with one of our knowledgeable and helpful team members.
The cost of dental treatment depends on the type of procedures you need, and it's very specific to each patient's unique needs. The best way to determine the cost of your treatment is to book an evaluation with one of our dentists to determine your own treatment needs.
During your evaluation, our dentists discuss your oral health goals with you and gather information about your smile and dental health with an exam, x-rays, and photos of your teeth. After your evaluation, you'll clearly understand your treatment needs and options, what your timeline looks like for finishing, and the cost.
Payment Options for Every Budget in Hampton Park
We don't want finances to keep you from getting the dental care you need, so we offer several excellent options for payment or to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
- Preferred provider status with several private health funds, including Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, CBHS
- Early access to superannuation funds for extensive dental treatment
- Relationships with third-party companies that can offer affordable monthly payment plans, like Humm, Afterpay, TLC
- Medicare Child Dental Benefit - Bulk billing
- HICAPS claims processing
Your Hampton Park dentist can help you navigate your payment options to ensure you can comfortably fit your dental treatment into your budget
Please Note: Eligibility for health fund benefits, payment plans, and superannuation access varies depending on the provider and individual circumstances. Terms, conditions, and lending criteria apply. Please check with your health fund or finance provider to confirm your eligibility before treatment..
Meet Our Dentist:
Dr Siew Yong
(DEN0001623215) Registered Dentist, General Registration
Siew graduated from the University of Cardiff (UK) with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1993 and moved to Australia in 2011.
Siew has over 20 years of experience in all areas of dentistry and excels in complex treatment like oral surgery, root canal treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics. She is great with several types of Orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, MyoBrace, FastBraces and Traditional Braces.
She has a very gentle, calming, and nurturing persona, making patients feel at ease. As a mother to two children, Siew ...