Sleep Dentistry
Sleep Dentistry Mandurah
Are you afraid of the dentist? Does the thought of sitting in the dental chair give you goosebumps? Would you rather wait out the pain than go to the dentist? If yes, you might have dental anxiety. No worries, we got you!
Your caring dentist Mandurah employs the use of sleep dentistry to make your dental experience worry-free. We provide a high level of anxiety relief and pain control during dental treatments, which are very effective and efficient.
Read on to know how we can help!
What is sleep dentistry?
Sedation dentistry is a method used to help patients be more at ease during a procedure. Although referred to as sleep dentistry, most patients are actually awake during the procedure unless under general anaesthesia.
At Platinum Smile dental, we have a variety of sleep dentistry suited for the unique cases of each patient. Each provides the highest level of anxiety relief and pain control during dental procedures. A medical doctor trained in sedation will attend your appointment to provide this service, Intravenous sedation
Who needs sleep dentistry?
Our sedation dentistry techniques are not given to just anyone. There are minimum requirements set depending on the type of sedation.
People with dental anxiety may need help through happy gas or IV sedation. Dental anxiety is quite common as it affects “one in six Australian adults and about one in ten children”, according to the University of Adelaide in their Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health.
Below are some of the cases that need sleep dentistry
People with dental anxiety
Patients who have sensitive gag reflexes
Patients having multiple dental procedures
Patients undergoing complex dental procedures
Patients with sensitive teeth/gums, or have trouble sitting still in the dental chair for an extended time
Low pain tolerance
How do I know if I have Dental Anxiety
Below are some of the behaviour a person with dental anxiety may exhibit during their dental appointment:
Frequent fidgeting with their hands
Sitting on the edge of their chair
Rapidly flicking through magazines
changing sitting positions often
sweating
sighing deeply or breathing rapidly
Talking loudly
Making negative comments about dentists and dentistry
Pacing or walking around the waiting room
rapid head motions or startle reactions to office noises
If you have the above symptoms, don’t hesitate to tell you caring dentist Mandurah. Our safe sleep dentistry technique can help you be at ease and have a wonderful dental experience
Types of Sleep dentistry
At Platinum Smile Dental, we have a variety of sleep sedation techniques to cater to your needs. Below are some of the methods we use:
Happy gas
Happy gas or Nitrous oxide (N2O), is a widely used local sedation technique that effectively relaxes patients and creates feelings of pleasure.
The gas is colorless and odorless and is safe for both adults and children. Administered under the supervision of your trained dentist Mandurah, happy gas quickly eases dental anxiety.
Happy gas is safe for patients of all ages and is popular among children.
IV sedation
IV sedation or Intravenous sedation is the administration of an anti-anxiety medication through injection. You are in a relaxed state but you can still answer your dentist’s questions. After the procedure, you will have a vague recollection of what happened once the sedative loses its effect.
At Platinum Smile Dental, we use a computer-guided injection system, the latest dental advancement in making needles at the dentist as painless as possible.
A computer controls the delivery of the local aesthetics solution under your pain tolerance. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the difference it makes to traditional methods.
While under IV sedation, your highly trained dentist Mandurah will constantly monitor your statistics. Your pulse and oxygen levels will be under observation to make sure you do not have a negative reaction to the sedative. Checking your blood pressure before and after the procedure will also be done. will also be checked before and after the procedure.
Pre-appointment Medication
You will need to take the tablet one hour before your scheduled appointment and have someone responsible provide transport to and from the clinic. The “relaxation’ effects can last for 6-8 hours
General Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia is used for multiple and complex dental procedures. This heavy sedation may cause the patient to be asleep during the procedure, and wake up after the procedure is completed.
What dental treatments need sleep dentistry?
Your dentist Mandurah will recommend the best dental anxiety remedy that would fit your needs.
Benefits of sleep dentistry
Having your dental procedure with the help of our sleep dentistry methods offer the following benefits:
Ensure that the patient is calm and comfortable during the procedure
Little to no memory of the procedure, reducing stress the next time they visit
IV sedation does not affect other body functions. While under sedation, you can still respond and move on your own. It only makes you relaxed and takes away your ability to feel pain.
With you in a relaxed state, your dentist Mandurah can perform his job easier and more effectively. Getting multiple treatments in one visit is possible, cutting the costs of frequent visits.
Safe Sleep dentistry in Mandurah
Experience our safe sleep dentistry options and say goodbye to your dental worries! Don’t let the fear stop you from getting your best smile possible
Call us at (08) 9534 7946 or visit us today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be asleep during the procedure?
This depends on the sleep dentistry method you need. Most of our sleep dentistry options will put you in a relaxed state but you should be able to respond to your dentist’s questions during the procedure. For general anaesthesia, however, you will be unconscious.
Will I remember the procedure after the sedative wears off?
You will have little to no memory of the procedure after the sedative wears off. This is so that your stress prior to the procedure will not cause you any further anxiety, making you more confident in your next visit
How long before the effects wear off?
The recovery period for the effects to wear off is usually 20-30 minutes. After this, you will be endorsed to your caretaker. We recommend taking a day off from work or school to fully recover. Some people can return to normal within 24 hours, but this is also dependent on the dental treatment you just had.
Most people feel refreshed and very relaxed. Some feel slight nausea, this is due to the fact they have not eaten and normally this goes away after some eating and having a little to water to drink.
Because of this, you should not drive for 24 hours after the sedation and we require that someone drive to the clinic and take you home after.
Will I feel pain wild under sedation?
No, you will not feel pain while under sedation. Even during the administration of the drug, we also use of painless injections to make the procedure zero-pain and comfortable.
Painless injections are done using a computer-guided injection system, the latest dental advancement in making needles at the dentist as painless as possible.
A computer controls the delivery of the local aesthetics solution under your pain tolerance. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the difference it makes to traditional methods.
What should I expect during and after IV sedation?
During your sedation, you will be in a relaxed, tranquil state but your body maintains control of its own breathing.
In order to start the sedation, the doctor will place a small cannula into a vein in your forearm or back of the hand. This is actually easy and all you might feel is a tiny scratch, if you are concerned about this part, you can have an anesthetic cream/patch placed on your arm an hour before the appointment so that you don’t even feel the scratch at all.
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