What a great question. I remember being a new graduate dentist 27 years ago, when a bomb shell hit me, fillings don’t last forever! This was such a shock to me, as I had assumed, even throughout dental school, that the treatments we provide are final. Unfortunately, the reality is very different and the answer […]
Anaesthesia is used to reduce the ability of the brain to be sensitive to pain but under the umbrella of anaesthesia there are a few different types. The key difference between IV (Intravenous) sedation and GA (General anaesthetic) is the depth of the anaesthesia. With IV sedation you are anaesthetised to a level where you […]
Happy Gas is a medical gas called Nitrous Oxide. It is also known as Laughing Gas or Hippy Crack. It is commonly used in the food industry to create whipped cream in cans. Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas that is slightly sweet smelling and tasting. In some circles, it is used for recreational “highs” […]
Siana Dental was founded by Dr Max Patel. The Practice had already been open in Hampton for 14 years prior and was formerly known as Hampton Village Dental Care.
We provide a one stop shop solution for sleep dentistry (both Intravenous and Happy Gas) for all anxious or special needs patients across Melbourne.
