SLEEP DENTISTRY IN MELBOURNE
Sleep Dentistry, Twilight Sedation, Dental Sedation in Melbourne
For some people having dental treatment can feel stressful and anxiety-provoking. Delaying treatment further leads to long-term, irreversible oral and general health problems that further adds up stress and costs down the track.
At DentalCare Carnegie, we understand that you may feel anxious before your treatment. That is why we have partnered with Dental Sedationist, Dr. Barry Creighton to offer anxious patients sleep dentistry in Melbourne.
The Benefits of Sleep Dentistry
⭐ Sleep dentistry, also known as twilight sedation, provides a gentle and safe way to relieve anxiety. We take a team approach and carefully plan your treatment with a dentist, dental sedationist, and registered nurse.
⭐ Sleep dentistry provides the opportunity for you to have dental treatment in the familiarity of your regular dental clinic in a safe and comfortable way.
Is Sedation Dentistry in Melbourne Safe?
Receiving anaesthesia and other sedatives has risks, just like any other procedure. However, when performed by an experienced dentist and registered dental sedationist at DentalCare Carnegie, it is considered safe.
There are a few instances where sedation dentistry poses a greater risk of complications, such as if the patient is obese or has obstructive sleep apnea. This is why it is critical to consult with a dentist at DentalCare Carnegie about your health prior to the procedure.
During your pre-treatment consultation, you should:
· Discuss your medical history (including any medications you are currently taking) to see if you are a good candidate for sleep dentistry.
· Determine the best type of sedation and dosage to suit your needs.
You will be given a form in which you will be informed of the risks. Ensure you thoroughly read it and ask your dentist for clarification on anything you don’t understand.
Types of Sleep Dentistry in Melbourne
Intravenous (IV) Sedation
Sedation can improve cooperation and alleviate anxiety or discomfort associated with dental procedures. In this technique, medication is used to ensure your safety and comfort during treatment. It also helps you stay calm around sharp or fast-moving instruments used during treatment to help prevent injury.
General Anaesthesia (GA)
General anaesthesia is the medical term for an induced state of unconsciousness. In practice, you are unconscious and unable to respond to touch or sound. It is commonly used for complex procedures where you may find it difficult to tolerate the treatment required to restore your oral health.
SLEEP DENTISTRY MELBOURNE
Dr Barry Creighton - Dental Sedationist
Our caring team together with our dental anaesthetist Dr Barry Creighton helping a very nervous patient feel completely relaxed and at ease with sleep dentistry. Absolute success 💤🍀
Frequently Asked Questions
For those who experience anxiety during their dental treatment, sleep dentistry allows patients to go about the procedure while in a deeply relaxed state. Despite still being conscious and able to follow instructions from the dental sedationist and dentist, patients often have no memory of sedation dentistry in Melbourne.
The advantage of sleep dentistry at DentalCare Carnegie is that we employ a mobile dental sedationist who can treat you in the comfort and care of our clinic. No hospital visits are needed.
To determine your suitability for sleep dentistry, our DentalCare Carnegie dentist will first conduct a comprehensive examination followed by a treatment plan. If sleep dentistry is required, we will then refer you to our sleep sedationist for further medical consultation with you and plan your appointment.
We charge our usual fees for the dental treatment component under sedation. As we require extra staff and as the room is occupied for much longer during a sedation session compared to treatment without sedation, there is a fee of approximately $500 to $600 that we charge to cover this. Dr. Barry will advise you of his charges for your particular case at your consultation with him.
Absolutely. We offer gentle, compassionate care — and two sedation options:
Nitrous oxide (happy gas) to ease nerves during simple treatments or cleans.
Sleep sedation for longer, more complex procedures — so you won’t remember the treatment.
Yes. Both nitrous oxide and sleep sedation are safe, widely used, and monitored carefully for your peace of mind.
