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Relax through your treatment with safe, comfortable sedation options, ideal for anxious patients and longer procedures.
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Moonee Ponds, VIC
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What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry uses safe, carefully monitored sedation to help you feel calm and comfortable during dental treatment. Your options range from oral relaxant medication and happy gas (nitrous oxide) through to IV sedation and general anaesthesia, so you receive just the level of relaxation you need.
At Moonee Ponds Smiles, sleep dentistry allows nervous patients to receive the care they need without fear, and lets us complete longer or more complex treatments comfortably, often in fewer visits. Where suitable, sedation can also be used for children.
Why Choose Us?
Our caring team has extensive experience helping anxious and phobic patients feel safe and supported, so you can finally get the dental care you have been putting off.
Every option is carried out by experienced, appropriately trained clinicians with careful monitoring throughout for your safety and comfort. We will discuss the risks, benefits and what to expect so you can make an informed choice, and for general anaesthesia some fees may be partially covered by Medicare and private health funds.
Who is a good candidate?
Dental anxiety, fear or phobia
A strong gag reflex
Difficulty getting numb with local anaesthetic alone
Long or complex treatments
Patients with special needs
Anyone wanting to complete several treatments in one comfortable visit
After your visit
Depending on your sedation, you may feel sleepy or groggy for a while as it wears off.
With most sedation you will need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you afterwards.
Take it easy for the rest of the day, and avoid driving or operating machinery for 24 hours after IV sedation or general anaesthesia.
Any lingering drowsiness or grogginess generally settles fully by the next day.
Most patients feel completely back to themselves the following day and are delighted their treatment is done.
Long-term care
Arrange a responsible adult
Have someone available to take you home and stay with you after sedation.
Rest and recover
Give yourself the day to relax and avoid strenuous activity.
Follow your instructions
Stick to the eating, drinking and medication advice your dentist provides.
Eat lightly at first
Start with light, gentle foods and plenty of water as you recover.
Call us if you are unsure
If you have any concerns after your treatment, contact the clinic for advice.
Sleep dentistry lets anxious patients finally receive comfortable, stress-free care. If fear has held you back, we are here to help.
Moonee Ponds, VIC
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