Is Sleep Dentistry Right for You?

1. Is Sleep Dentistry Right for You? Some of the Conditions Where Sleep Dentistry is the Best Option

2. What is Sleep Dentistry? Are you afraid of going to the dentist? Sleep dentistry is an option for you. It is also known as “sedation dentistry”. It is the procedure of sedating the patient before the dental procedure to reduce the pain and discomfort faced by them. Patients must confirm their eligibility for it before going under the knife. A variety of sedatives can be used to ease the pain depending on the overall health of the patient. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

3. Types of Sedatives Used: • Nitrous oxide for minimum sedation by inhalation • Sedative in medications to be taken orally • IV moderate sedation for receiving sedative through a drip in your vein • General anaesthesia for deep sedation By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

4. Is Sleep Dentistry Right for You? There are certain health pre-requisites to being suitable for sleep dentistry. You can go ahead with this dental treatment once your dentist recommends it after a detailed examination. It may involve answering common questions about your health and presenting your dentist with the details of any health conditions you might have. In the discussion ahead, some of the conditions are listed where sleep dentistry is the best option. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

5. Conditions Where Sleep Dentistry is The Best Option:

6. #1. Phobia of Dental Procedures Do you or your loved ones avoid visiting a dentist because of the dental fear? The machinery used for dental procedures such as the drill, or any other part of the dental clinic that makes you cringe, sedation dentistry is the option for you. It is highly recommended by dentists to treat patients with mild fear to a phobia of any or all dental procedures. Sedatives help dental patients relax and experience less pain while the dentists are given more time to focus on the treatment. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

7. #2. General Anxiety Disorder Dentists also recommend it for patients who suffer from a heightened general anxiety disorder. Going through any dental treatment can be challenging for such patients and may elevate their anxiety. Hence, before getting their teeth operated on, dentists help them calm down using sedatives that suit their health condition. Many such patients have benefited from sleep dentistry. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

8. #3. Age The age of the patient, along with their dental anomaly, plays an important role in deciding the course of dental treatment. It is observed that little children or aged individuals find it difficult to sit for longer durations. If they are not experiencing any other major health conditions that can limit the use of sedatives, they can be prescribed sleep dentistry. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

9. #4. Overall Health Condition One of the major considerations when planning to opt for sedatives is to analyse their suitability with the health conditions being experienced and related medications taken by an individual. Sleep dentists prefer to use sedatives for patients whose diseases does not allow them to lay still. For example, a patient with Parkinson’s disease must be treated with sleep dentistry if the sedatives do not conflict with other medications they are using. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

10. #5. Cases of Accidents In any form of accidents that result in oral injuries, sedation dentistry is the primary recommendation of dentists. It allows the patients to go through quick, virtually painless, and even multiple dental treatments when required. Dental injuries through sports and road accidents are widely treated using sleep dentistry. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

11. What Procedures can be Performed with Sleep Dentistry?

12. Procedures with Sleep Dentistry Sedation dentistry can be used for performing any dental invasive or non-invasive procedures. It is a recommendation when performing complex dental procedures. But it can also be used if the patient is feeling uncomfortable even with minor dental treatments. Some of the dental procedures for which sleep dentistry is a must include: • Cosmetic dentistry • Root canal treatment • Dental implants • Wisdom tooth removal By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

13. Benefits of Sleep Dentistry This dental innovation helps both the patients and the dentists. Some of the major benefits of sleep dentistry include: • Virtually painless for patients • Eliminates the possibility of discomfort • Helps patients relax throughout the treatment • More than one form of sedation available • Allows dentists to focus more on the treatment • Takes less time as the patient is still • Helps dentists perform dental treatments with high precision By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

14. Conclusion: Sleep dentistry has revolutionised the way dental patients have been provided treatment over the last few years. There is comparatively less pain than the dental procedures performed without sedatives. If you are looking for a comfortable dentistry experience, visit Ashton Avenue Dental Practice. Our expert dentists will be more than happy to help you through this virtually painless dental procedure. Book an appointment with our Claremont dentist today. By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au

15. Book an Appointment: Dr. Nishant Vaishnav 08 6183 3800 info@ashtonavenuedental.com.au https://www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au/ By: Ashton Avenue Dental Practice | www.ashtonavenuedental.com.au