Lay your dental fears to rest.
Sleep dentistry enables dentally anxious patients to undergo dental treatment while in the deepest state of relaxation.
Some of us can be very apprehensive about visiting the dentist. Dental phobia is extremely common, but with sleep dentistry it no longer needs to be a barrier to healthy teeth and gums.
The sleep dentistry technique is ideal for patients with a strong dental phobia who need prolonged procedures such as treatment of multiple teeth in different locations within the mouth.
Sleep Dentistry at Smile Solutions
Our dedicated general anaesthesia team consists of a Specialist Anaesthetist, a registered nurse, an experienced dentist and a senior dental assistant. All have considerable experience in caring for patients with dental phobia, ensuring dental treatment is carried out efficiently and safely.
You can sit back and relax in our beautiful, state of the art sleep dentistry facility in South Melbourne. Our sleek architectural designed practice boasts ample natural light, scented candles and relaxing background music, as well as a dedicated recovery room fitted with comfortable furniture and calm lighting.
What is the procedure for sleep dentistry?
Sleep dentistry involves the administration of a general anaesthesia to place patients in a deep sleep-like state. This allows for completion of dental treatment without the patient feeling anxious or concerned during the procedure.
Our dedicated general anaesthesia team consists of a Specialist Anaesthetist, a registered nurse, an experienced dentist and a senior dental assistant. All have considerable experience in caring for patients with dental phobia, ensuring dental treatment is carried out efficiently and safely.
General anaesthesia is provided by a board-registered Specialist Anaesthetist who is responsible for providing the appropriate medications and monitoring during the procedure, in addition to bringing the patient back to a wakeful state at the end of treatment. General anaesthesia involves close monitoring of vital signs and protection of the airway by the Specialist Anaesthetist and registered nurse, meaning that patients receive optimal care throughout the procedure.
Who might benefit from sleep dentistry?
Someone who:
- Experiences high anxiety about dental treatment.
- Has suffered traumatic dental experiences in the past.
- Requires multiple restorations/extractions or treatment in different sites across the mouth.
- Has difficulty achieving complete numbness.
- Has a severe or strong gag reflex.
- Is afraid of needles in the mouth.
- Dislikes the noises or smells associated with dental care.
- Has difficulty keeping their mouth open for extended periods of time, has limited mouth opening or jaw problems.
What are the advantages of sleep dentistry?
Time efficiency
Sleep dentistry allows for completion of multiple different treatments within the same session providing several benefits such as less visits to the dentist and time required in the chair, fewer numbing injections and maximised comfort during treatment.
Safety
Our patients will be under the constant care and supervision of a Specialist Anaesthetist, registered nurse, senior dentist, and highly-trained dental nurse. Patient safety is at the forefront of all general anaesthesia cases.
Comfort
Treatment under general anaesthesia reduces if not completely eliminates the stress and discomfort associated with long and complex dental procedures.