General Anaesthetic

"Pain-free dentistry all competed while you sleep" - NEED TO CHANGE

Don't mention where it is... "Theatre"

wide range on treatment/procedures

adults and children (5-75 years)

"enhancing and maintaining oral health"

good for "anxiety/fear", young children who struggle to cooperate, unable to have LA, traumatic past experiences, physical disabilities

List procedures:

Mention nitrous oxide

"inhaled through mask over the nose"

"safe and effective"

helps relax

feel less anxious

not a painkiller although "can help to reduce sensation of pain"

wears off quickly - can drive afterwards

available to all pts as long as:

not preg

not on certain medications

no history of substance abuse