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What is Sleep Dentistry?

What is Sleep Dentistry?

For many people, the thought of visiting the dentist brings feelings of anxiety, fear, or discomfort. Whether it’s due to a previous bad experience, a strong gag reflex, or the need for complex dental procedures, sleep dentistry can offer a solution.

What is Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry, also known as sedation dentistry, is a dental service that allows patients to undergo treatment in a relaxed, anxiety-free state. It involves the use of a general anaesthetic to make you fall asleep during the procedure so you are unaware of what is happening.

Who can Benefit from Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry is a fantastic option for a variety of patients, particularly those who:

Experience Severe Dental Anxiety: If you suffer from dental phobia or extreme anxiety, sleep dentistry can help you receive care without the stress.

Require Complex Procedures: For treatments like dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, or full-mouth reconstructions, being fully sedated makes the process smoother and more comfortable.

Have Special Medical or Behavioural Needs: Patients with certain medical conditions or disabilities may have difficulty undergoing treatment while awake.

Have a Strong Gag Reflex: A sensitive gag reflex can make it challenging to sit through even routine procedures. Sleep dentistry can help relax the body, making treatment more manageable.

Children and Adolescents: Some younger patients who need extensive dental work or are too anxious can benefit from sleep dentistry, as it ensures they remain calm and still during treatment ( must be over the age of 8 and a minimum of 20kg). 

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Why Choose Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry offers several benefits that can enhance your dental experience:

Eliminates Anxiety: By being completely unaware of the procedure, patients with dental fear can receive the care they need without stress or worry.

Pain-Free Experience: Under general anaesthesia, you won’t feel any discomfort or pain during the treatment.

Efficient Treatment: Complex or multiple procedures can often be completed in one session, saving you from having to come back for multiple appointments.

Safe and Monitored: With a trained anaesthesiologist monitoring your condition throughout the process, your safety is always a top priority.

Ideal for Extensive Procedures: For treatments like dental implants, root canals, and extractions, sleep dentistry ensures the experience is smooth and stress-free.

Types of Procedures done under Sleep Dentistry

Wisdom teeth extractions: Especially for impacted teeth or complex extractions. 

Dental implants: Ideal for patients needing multiple implants or long procedures

Root canal therapy: Suitable for patients with anxiety or when multiple canals need treatment

Full mouth restorations: When extensive dental work is required in one visit

Complex oral surgery: Involving bone grafts or other invasive procedures

Tooth extractions: Particularly for patients with dental phobia or a strong gag reflex

Crowns and bridges: For those who need multiple crowns or longer restorative procedures

How to prepare for your appointment

Before your appointment, it's important to follow the specific instructions provided by your dentist. This may include fasting for a few hours. You should also arrange for someone to drive you to and from the appointment, as the effects of sedation can last for several hours after the procedure. During your consultation, your dentist will review your medical history to ensure the sedation method is safe for you.

If you're interested in learning more about sleep dentistry or would like to schedule a consultation, we're here to help. Call 1300 255 600 or send us a message. Whether you need relief from dental anxiety or have a complex procedure ahead, sleep dentistry can make your experience comfortable and stress-free.

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DISCLAIMER: The procedures described in this website may not be suitable for all patients. Any before and after pictures are examples only and should not be relied upon because results do vary. References as to the impact of treatment on the quality of life or timeframes given for any particular treatment are also examples only and may not represent what is possible or advocated for a patient's individual circumstances, concerns or desires. A full assesment by one of our qualified dentists is required before any recommendations can be provided. All our dentists are registered as such with AHPRA. Every surgical or dental procedure carries risks. Before and after pictures may an accurate comparison due to differences in composition, different hair and the presence of make-up and lipstick.