Sleep Dentistry
Sleep Dentistry Bentleigh East, Bayside, Melbourne
Sleep dentistry is a service that helps clients with anxiety and dental phobias to relax during dental treatment. On this page, you will learn what it is, how our team at Dental & Skin Clinic incorporates sleep dentistry and how it can provide clients with the best dental experience possible.
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What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry utilises pharmacological agents to help clients relax during a dental procedure. The service is safe as we monitor you every step of the way, and it will help you relax throughout your entire treatment.
It is an answer for many who put off dental treatment due to fears and anxieties and can help you get your oral health back on track.
What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry utilises pharmacological agents to help clients relax during a dental procedure. The service is safe as we monitor you every step of the way, and it will help you relax throughout your entire treatment.
It is an answer for many who put off dental treatment due to fears and anxieties and can help you get your oral health back on track.
Candidates for Sleep Dentistry
If you suffer from dental anxiety or fear, you are not alone. A survey conducted by Oral-B discovered that about eight in ten Australians suffer from some form of dental anxiety.
Unfortunately, fears such as this can lead to worsening dental problems such as when a simple filling turns into a root canal or gum disease leads to tooth loss.
Sleep dentistry offers clients the ability to manage any dental treatment and is ideal for those with dental phobias. While it is not necessary for a general dental examination or consultation, it can be used in the following situations:
Calm clients with phobias, anxiety and overall fear of the dentist
The Benefits of Sleep Dentistry
The most important benefit of sleep dentistry is to remove the fear of dental procedures so you can take care of your teeth. Avoiding the dentist only allows problems to continue and become larger problems.
But knowing you can relax during any procedure will give you the confidence to move forward and make oral health a priority.
As the nerve system is calmed thus replacing anxiety with an overall sense of calm. The sedation can calm the spasms that create the gag reflex, which can be a hindrance to both the client and the dentist.
When the client is comfortable and relaxed, the dentist can work much more efficiently so your procedure is over before you know it.
Which is great news for those with a low threshold for pain or those who are very sensitive. During the procedure, your brain will not register pain and when pain is removed, the fear and anxiety go with it.
We want our clients to have a comfortable experience, so they can return with confidence. This creates a pattern of regular dental visits and early treatment intervention, leading to a lifetime of improved oral health.
Or the forgetting of the dental treatment. Many dental fears and anxieties stem from past experiences that may have been painful or traumatic, which induced extreme stress.
But being sedated during current dental visits and procedures stops phobias and fears from building, leading to reduced fear of future visits. This healthy pattern is beneficial for most clients from 12 years of age and older.
However, there are some situations in which sleep dentistry is not advisable, including:
- Pregnant women
- Clients with thyroid or adrenal gland problems
- Those who take antidepressant medications
- Clients with certain lung conditions
When you see us for your dental exam, our skilled dentists will do a full health evaluation to determine if sleep dentistry is right for you.
How Dental & Skin Clinic Can Help You
Our team at Dental & Skin Clinic offers IV Sedation to help our clients relax with minimal awareness of the procedure.
When you choose intravenous (IV) sedation, our anesthesiologist will administer an anti-anxiety medication that brings you to a deeply relaxed state that is just above complete sleep.
Some call this the “twilight” stage, which doesn’t affect body functions but allows you to relax and even respond to questions, if necessary.
The following is how we can help our clients through sleep dentistry:
Overcome dental phobias and fears
After Your Dental Procedure
When you visit us for your treatment with sleep dentistry, you will be monitored during the entire procedure. Once complete, the anesthesia is stopped and you slowly return to your normal, awakened state.
We suggest having someone drive you home as recovery may take a full hour. Somewhat common side effects include the following:
Short-term dizziness or lightheadedness
Short term headache
Amnesia of the dental treatment
Some clients experience mild nausea
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Ready to Get Your Oral Health Back on Track?
If you have phobias, fears, or dental anxiety, let us help. Your oral health is important and getting out of the cycle of fear and onto a pattern of health will benefit you now and in the future.
Call today and schedule a dental examination and consultation, and be sure to let our team know that you would like to discuss sleep dentistry. We will address your concerns and work with you to find the ideal solution for your needs.
Ready to Get Your Oral Health Back on Track?
If you have phobias, fears, or dental anxiety, let us help. Your oral health is important and getting out of the cycle of fear and onto a pattern of health will benefit you now and in the future.
Call today and schedule a dental examination and consultation, and be sure to let our team know that you would like to discuss sleep dentistry. We will address your concerns and work with you to find the ideal solution for your needs.
Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.