We understand that many people feel anxious about a trip to the dentist and may put off booking an appointment as a result. However, there’s no need to be afraid of going to the dentist with our sleep dentistry services.
Sleep dentistry helps you receive your dental treatment in a relaxed state. Patients who have issues such as sensitive teeth, difficulty getting numb, a gag reflex, jaw soreness, back and neck problems, fear of needles, or have had previous traumatic dental experiences really benefit from sleep dentistry.
You will have an initial consultation at our West Leederville dental clinic to talk you through the sleep dentistry treatment process. This ensures you fully understand what is involved and feel confident about having dental treatments carried out by our caring Perth dentists.
With our sleep dentistry treatment services, Cambridge City Dental can provide any nervous patients with a safe and comfortable dental experience. Let us help make your next trip to the dentist easy and stress-free!
Contact the Dentists at Cambridge City Dental to Find Out More About Our Perth Sleep Dentistry Services!
What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry refers to the use of pharmacological methods to sedate a patient prior to and during a dental procedure. For this reason, it is referred to by some as sedation dentistry.
The pharmaceutical agents used belong to a class of drugs called sedatives which bring about various degrees of relaxation ranging from minimal to moderate and deep, depending on the medication employed.
What Are the Different Types of Sleep Dentistry?
Sedation by pharmacologic methods can be achieved either by the enteral route which involves absorption of the medication through the gut or by the parenteral route (outside the gut) which includes intravenous, intramuscular, inhalation, and sub-mucosal among others.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is a form of sedation that requires minimal to moderate sedation. The patient is made to ingest a pill or solution about one hour before the dental treatment commences.
Most patients are drowsy but awake during the procedure although some may actually fall asleep. Those who fall asleep can usually be aroused with a gentle tap at the end of the procedure.
Intravenous Sedation (IV Sedation)
IV sedation involves the administration of the sedative drug through a vein.
The medication takes effect very quickly because of the route of administration and the doctor can adjust the level of sedation as the surgery progresses.
Sedation By Inhalation (Laughing Gas)
This is suitable for dental procedures which require mild sedation. The drug, commonly nitrous oxide, is administered by inhalation. It reduces the level of anxiety and relieves the pain of the surgery, making the procedure more comfortable for the patient to bear.
General Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic is only carried out within a hospital setting as it usually requires a trained anaesthetist. Anaesthetic makes the patient completely unconscious throughout the duration of the procedure and is constantly monitored by the anaesthetist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Sleep Dentistry?
Many people become anxious or fearful when they have to visit a dentist.
In some cases, the fear is not unfounded because they have had challenging dental experiences in the past. Others simply developed a phobia for dentistry without any prior unpleasant experience.
The consequence is that a minor dental problem is neglected until it develops into a huge one and has to be treated by an emergency procedure at great costs.
With sedation dentistry at Cambridge City Dental, all of that can be avoided. You will be monitored by our Perth dentists trained in anaesthesia who will ensure that the level of analgesia is appropriate and that your vital signs are stable throughout the procedure. You simply wake up to a completed procedure feeling comfortable.
What Are the Benefits of Sleep Dentistry?
Sedation helps minimise stress and anxiety levels.
Able to undertake multiple dental procedures in one session, making it unnecessary to make several visits to a dental clinic.
Those who are nervous about any form of medical treatment can have painful dental procedures done through sleep dentistry.
It is very affordable and safe.
Who is Sleep Dentistry Suitable For?
Your dentist will obtain a general history and assess the level of fitness of the patient to determine what type of sleep dentistry will be suitable.
Depending on the dental treatment required, most patients will be able to undergo their dental procedure through one type of sleep dentistry.
Contact Cambridge City Dental About Our Sleep Dentistry Services Today!
The dentist team at Cambridge City Dental are highly knowledgeable in all things general dentistry, restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry.
Sleep dentistry has taken the traditional ‘sting’ out of the visit to a dentist.
At Cambridge City Dental, it is offered at reasonable costs and you can have your dental work done without any fear of experiencing pain or discomfort.
If you have more questions about how our sleep dentistry services work, the cost of sleep dentistry or you want to book an appointment, contact the dentist team at Cambridge City Dental today!
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.