Sleep Dentistry

Sleep Dentistry For Anxious Patients.

Do you get anxiety about going to the dentist? Had a bad experience in the past? Avoiding treatment that you know you need?

Anxious Patients/Sleep Dentistry

Do you get anxiety about going to the dentist? Had a bad experience in the past? Avoiding treatment that you know you need?

We completely understand. Going to the dentist can be a daunting and an uncomfortable experience. Whether it is the thought of the needle, the noise of the drill or even being laid all the way back in the chair.

At Emu Plains Family Dental, we have taken extra steps to provide you with the best quality care in a gentle and caring manner.

Anxious Patients

We provide the highest quality care in comfortable surroundings, where all your anxieties will melt away. Put on your latest Netflix show with our noise cancelling headphones and you’ll feel like you’re at the movies and not the dentist!

The number one cause of anxiety in the dental chair is the feeling of a lack of control. At Emu Plains Family Dental we want you to know that you are always in control. Our caring patient centred approach puts YOU in the driver’s seat.

We Treat Anxious Patients with Care

We treat anxious patients on a daily basis, and are very accommodating. We can provide a stress ball or weighted blanket to help calm the nerves. We can also provide oral sedation medicine, nitrous oxide or sleep dentistry to give you a smooth and stress free experience.

Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas” is one of the sedation options we offer. It is suitable for adults and children, and safely manages anxiety during treatment. It has a fast onset and offset, meaning you can come to your appointment alone and can safely drive home afterwards.

Intravenous Sedation Dentistry

IV sedation, commonly known as “sleep dentistry” or “twilight sedation” is another sedation option we offer. With the help of a specialist anaesthetist, you will go to sleep while we complete all your treatment in one session and you won’t remember a thing!

Frequently Asked Questions

Sleep dentistry is a viable alternative for anxious patients – it may include happy gas, oral sedation or IV sedation

Which sedation option is best for me?

There are different levels of sedation and it will be dependent on your level of anxiety.

Is Sleep Dentistry safe?

Yes. All forms of sedation are provided by registered and trained professionals for your safety.

Is Invisalign treatment painful?

All dental treatments may be routinely completed under sleep dentistry.

What are the main benefits of sleep dentistry?

Longer treatment times and little to no memory of the procedure.

Please note:

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Any information that is provided is not a substitute for professional dental advice. Any advice offered or information provided is to be considered general in nature and not reliable until a full physical professional examination has been undertaken by an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Until such time you should not undertake treatment without a second opinion or without seeking further advice from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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