Questions for Your Pascoe Vale Dentist
Choosing a dentist is an important decision for your family's health. We enjoy educating patients and making them feel confident in their decisions for their smiles.
Listed below are some of the most common enquiries we receive in our clinic. If your specific question is not listed below, we welcome you to telephone us directly for assistance or to contact us via our online form.
No question is too small or too complex. and you will find our team both friendly and knowledgeable.
Sleep Dentistry
The best way to prepare for sleep dentistry treatment is to follow your dentist’s instructions and always share your health history, including current medical diagnoses and medications, with our dental clinic.
Examples of what your instructions might entail include:
- Not eating or drinking for a specific time before treatment
- Not taking medications for a specific time before treatment
- Ensuring you have transportation after your treatment.
Your dentist will provide more specific instructions based on your unique health history.
About Sleep Dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC
Sleep dentistry is ideal for patients with dental phobias or anxiety. It should also be considered for lengthy and invasive dental treatments or those with a strong gag reflex.
For sleep dentistry, we administer anaesthesia through an IV, so you’ll not recall your treatment or feel anxious while in the dental chair. We then closely monitor your progress as we treat your smile.
It’s crucial to arrange transportation after your treatment, as you should not drive. We also recommend resting for the day and not making any important life decisions.
For Sedation Dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC, We Welcome Your Call
To learn more or to book a consultation with the dentist, we encourage you to contact a dental team member today.
If you suffer from dental anxiety or have special needs, you understand the stress and anxiety associated with going to the dentist. Thankfully, sleep dentistry makes it possible to receive the care you need without worrying about feeling overwhelmed or uncomfortable.
It’s natural to wonder if sleep dentistry is safe, but rest assured that you’re in good hands with the dental team at Lumino Smiles.
Is Sleep Dentistry Safe?
Yes, when administered by trained professionals in a controlled environment, the risks of sleep dentistry are very low. Our dental clinic partners with Sleep Dentistry Services; these qualified professionals have extensive training in general anaesthesia and will monitor your heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels while we perform any necessary dental treatment.
You’ll be completely asleep for your procedure and won’t remember anything when you wake up. It’s a safe, effective way to get the treatment you deserve.
We’ll also review your medical history, allergies, medications and health conditions to ensure you’re a good candidate.
Questions About Sleep Dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC?
When you’re ready to learn more about whether sleep dentistry is right for you, feel free to reach out to our experienced dental team. At Lumino Smiles, we strive to provide comfortable, stress-free care to you and your loved ones.
We welcome your call!
Should I have someone with me before, during and after sleep dentistry treatment?
Yes, someone should bring you to your dental appointment, wait for you and then drive you home. For the rest of the day, we recommend relaxing and not making any life-altering decisions. You shouldn’t drive or operate dangerous machinery.
Our sleep dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC, is straightforward and convenient. We take a health history, including a list of medications, and evaluate you to ensure sleep dentistry is suitable. There are no hospital admissions, overnight hassles or added steps.
You choose sleep dentistry, and we take care of the rest.
Of course, we closely monitor you during treatment.
Why Choose Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry can make dental care easier and more convenient for patients.
Sleep dentistry offers the following benefits:
- It's an anxiety-free dental treatment.
- There's no gagging or coughing reflex.
- Treatment time feels faster for most patients.
- Patients report mostly painless procedures, even if invasive.
At Lumino Smiles, we want to make your dental care as comfortable and convenient as possible. Sleep dentistry and custom treatment plans are two ways we can achieve that.
Customised Sedation Dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC
For more information about our dental care or to book a consultation with the dentist, we await your call today.
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Sleep Dentistry, also known as General Anaesthesia Dentistry, involves medication/sedation so that a patient can go undergo dental treatment whilst asleep. This differs from sedation or nitrous oxide as it allows the patient to be completely unconscious and soundly asleep.
Patients will be able to remove any dental anxiety they may experience by simply going to sleep and waking up when the dental work has all been completed.
Sleep Dentistry is especially helpful for the following patients:
- Patients who may have developed a phobia of the dentist
- Those who may experience severe dental anxiety or who have had difficult dental experiences in the past
- Patients with special needs or those who feel they need some additional support or considerations
- Those with a strong gag reflex
- Patients who have difficulty with local anaesthetic and don't experience an appropriate level of numbness
If the idea of sitting in the dental chair or even calling the dentist to make an appointment keeps you from getting the care you need, or if you have special needs that require a controlled way to restore your oral health, sleep dentistry may be the answer.
Also known as general anaesthesia dentistry, sleep dentistry puts you into a deep, restful sleep. You’ll be completely unaware during your treatment, and you won’t remember it when you wake up.
We partner with Sleep Dentistry Services, so an experienced anaesthetist will manage your anaesthesia while we focus on your oral health.
Am I a Candidate for Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry is a safe, effective way to receive necessary dental treatment. You may be eligible for sleep dentistry if you have any of the following:
- Severe dental anxiety or phobia of going to the dentist
- Difficult dental experiences in the past
- Special needs that require additional support
- A strong gag reflex that makes it difficult to sit still
- Inability to tolerate local anaesthetic or experience total numbness
Want to Learn More About Sleep Dentistry in Pascoe Vale, VIC?
If you’d like to book a consultation or appointment with our experienced dental team, we welcome your call! At Lumino Smiles, we strive to help every patient get the comfortable care they deserve.
Feel free to call us on (03) 9300 1061 for more information.