Sleep Dentistry Perth
Don’t suffer anxiety when you need to see a Perth dentist. We can offer relaxing sedation sleep dentistry for anxious patients looking for a stress-free dental experience.
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.
- IV, oral or laughing gas options
- Multiple treatments in one visit
- Monitored by trained dentists
What are the different types of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The dentists who will look after you
Every treatment at Cambridge City Dental is planned and carried out by our own dentists, from the first consultation to the final check.
Dr Sam Zein
Principal Dentist
Dr Sam Zein graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1998 and has been involved in dentistry since 1990. Before qualifying as a dentist, he worked as a dental technician specialising in crown and bridge work. He is known for delivering high-quality cosmetic results, with a long-standing interest in teeth whitening and modern cosmetic dentistry.
Dr Helen Marriott
Dentist
Dr Helen Marriott graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from King’s College London in 2004 and has over 20 years of experience providing gentle, patient-focused dental care. Known for her warm, no-judgment approach, she has a particular passion for caring for nervous patients, children, neurodiverse individuals and those with special needs.
What is 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
- 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.
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.
Tell us what is bothering you
Choose the concern that sounds most like yours and we will show you what usually helps. Not sure where to start? Call us, or book a check-up and we will take a look.
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.
