Sleep Dentistry
sleep dentistry for Anxious Patients in Melbourne
These patients might have intense fear with dentists and dental procedures where the usual numbing agent won’t be enough – this is when sleep dentistry becomes an option.
What is Dental Sedation?
It allows a patient to undergo longer, more comprehensive treatments, like dental surgery, in a conscious dream-like state with little to no pain.
Over the years, dentistry has evolved from pulling a tooth without using any anaesthesia, to the use of dental sedation techniques such as an oral pill, nitrous oxide/laughing gas and IV sedation.
Sleep Dentistry is Ideal for you if:
You have low pain threshold and fear of needles
You need to undergo complex or multiple treatments in one session such as multiple wisdom tooth removal
Types of Dental Sedation We Use at Lifestyle Smiles
Oral Sedation
IV Sedation
The Dental Sedation Process from start to finish
Planning for your appointment
It is recommended that you dress comfortably and wear loose-fitting clothing during your appintment to allow dental assistants to attach apparatuses that will monitor your vital statistics during the procedure.
During your dental sedation
During IV sedation, we will ensure your safety by closely monitoring blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
There are three different stages of conscious sedation which will vary depending on your requirements:
- Minimal Stage (Anxiolysis) is where you are relaxed but fully aware and responsive.
- Moderate Stage is when you are sleepy and may lose consciousness, but are still somewhat responsive.
- Deep Stage is when you will fall asleep and become unresponsive.
Dental sedation recovery
After IV Sedation, you may need to stay in the operating room or recovery room for an hour or more to closely monitor your breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure until it comes back to normal values.
Bring a family member or a friend to accompany you going home or drive for you as you will not be allowed to drive in most cases. Take a day off work and avoid doing strenuous activities to recover quickly.
If your child is undergoing sleep dentistry, you will be asked to be present when they wake up as they may be feeling confused or nauseous afterwards.
Sleep Dentistry frequently asked questions
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