Are you anxious about visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. At Dental and Skin Clinic, we offer Sleep Dentistry in Bentleigh to help you relax during your dental treatment. Also known as sedation dentistry, this gentle and safe approach ensures a stress-free experience, whether you need a simple cleaning or a more complex procedure.
Sleep Dentistry uses safe sedation methods to help patients stay calm, relaxed, or even asleep during dental procedures. It’s ideal for people who experience:
We tailor sedation levels based on your treatment and comfort needs.
At Dental and Skin Clinic, we offer several types of dental sedation:
A prescription pill taken before your appointment to help you feel deeply relaxed. The level of sedation ranges from very light to mild drowsiness. You remain awake but slightly drowsy.
You’ll be completely asleep during the procedure. This is performed under strict monitoring by qualified professionals. It makes you completely unconscious. This requires a licensed anaesthesiologist and a secondary nurse. It also requires recovery time.
Whether it’s a fear of the dentist, the sound of the drill, or needles, we understand how overwhelming it can feel. At Dental and Skin Clinic, we never judge—we work with you to ensure your experience is as calm and stress-free as possible.
If you’ve had a negative experience with dental care in the past, you're not alone. Trauma can leave lasting impressions. Sleep dentistry allows us to gently set aside those fears while we focus on delivering high-quality care.
For patients who struggle deeply with anxiety when it comes to dental visits, sleep dentistry can be a valuable solution. It helps you feel completely relaxed and allows us to perform the necessary treatment without distress.
Some people naturally have more sensitive oral nerve endings, making dental treatment more uncomfortable. In such cases, sleep dentistry provides a more comfortable and tolerable experience.
If local anaesthetics haven’t worked well for you in the past, sleep dentistry offers a more effective alternative, ensuring you remain pain-free throughout your treatment.
Holding your mouth open for extended periods can be challenging if you have a small mouth or tight jaw. Sleep dentistry relaxes the muscles and removes discomfort, making longer procedures much easier to manage.
Yes, sleep dentistry is safe when administered by trained professionals. Your medical history and current medications will be reviewed beforehand to minimise risks. However, like any medical procedure involving sedation or anaesthesia, it carries some
risks—especially for people with certain health conditions. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand the safety aspects:
Statistics show that more and more patients prefer “sleeping” during dental procedures. There also seems to be an increase in preference once the procedure becomes more major.
Here Are A Few Numbers To Look At
68% Of patients prefer sedation for gum surgery
54% Of patients prefer sedation for endodontics
46% Of patients prefer sedation for tooth extraction
18% Of patients prefer sedation for fillings or crowns
7% Patients prefer sedation for cleaning procedures
A great number of patients prefer to be heavily sedated in dental surgeries. With the technologies we provide here in Bentleigh at Dental and Skin Clinic, we can provide you with the steps necessary to relieve you of any anxiety-induced stress or risks associated with such fears.
“Oral medication – valium or a sedative – will take the edge off.”
Dr Peter Alldritt
Chairman, Australian Dental Association’s oral health committe
Oral Sedation – This will make you feel relaxed and a little drowsy. You will still have awareness of what’s going on but will feel more detached from your surroundings.
General Anaesthesia – You will be asleep for the entire procedure and when you wake up, you will feel drowsy.
At Dental and Skin Clinic Bentleigh, we understand that visiting the dentist can be a source of anxiety for some people. That’s why we offer a range of gentle,
non-invasive relaxation techniques designed to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible —without the need for sleep dentistry.
These thoughtful optional add-ons are designed to help maximise your comfort during your dental treatments, helping you feel at ease throughout your dental visit.
Ready to experience stress-free dentistry? Call (03) 90881118 or book online to schedule your consultation for Sleep Dentistry in Bentleigh. Your comfort is our top priority.
