Q. Will I feel any pain or remember anything about the dental treatment?
A. No. Sleep dentistry begins before the first needles are given by the dentist and you will wake up when it’s all over, with no recollection of anything. There is no pain or discomfort. Want to know more?
Q. Will I be asleep?
A. You are in a very deeply relaxed state from which you are still responsive. It is commonly referred to as ‘twilight sedation’ or ‘twilight sleep’. When you fully wake up, you have no recollection of the entire procedure. Want to know more?
Q. Will I be monitored?
A. Yes. The medical doctor is sitting at your side the entire time. He is constantly adjusting and maintaining your sedation and monitoring your pulse, blood pressure, impedence pneumography (measures breathing and ventilation), oxygen saturation, ECG and your depth of sedation. You are never alone. Want to know more?
Q. Does the dentist still have to give me injections in the mouth?
A. Local anaesthetic injections are still an important technique to make sure you have no pain. The big difference however is that you won’t feel or be aware of any of the needles- Sleep dentistry begins first! Want to know more?
Q. is it safe?
A. Yes. Thousands of people undergo sedation every day for a wide variety of uncomfortable procedures such as endoscopy, colposcopy, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy and dentistry. Very small doses are used in Sleep dentistry. The safety of sedation in dentistry is documented in a number of studies as well as in every day clinical use. When administered and supervised by an experienced medical doctor, sedation is both safe and highly effective. Want to know more?
Q. Which dental procedures can be done under Sleep dentistry?
A. Sleep dentistry can be used for any type of dental procedure including cleaning, filling, root canal therapy, crowns, extractions and implants. Multiple procedures, complex treatment and even surgery can be done in the one session because you will be relaxed, comfortable and pain-free. Time seems to fly by in an instant. Want to know more?
Q. Can I drive home?
A. No. You must arrange for someone to drive you home after the session. You should not drive or operate any tools or machinery for the rest of the day. Want to know more?
Q. What do I have to do to prepare?
A. In addition to arranging for someone to drive you home, you should not eat any food for 6 hours or drink ay fluids for 2 hours prior to your appointment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. A full information package is available at Broadway Dental. Want to know more?
Q. I keep putting off seeing my dentist as I am so scared- am I the only one like this?
A. No you’re not! It would surprise you to know just how many people are choosing to have their dental treatment done with Sleep dentistry. The main reason people avoid needed dental work is anxiety and fear. Most people are simply unaware that Sleep dentistry is an option. They are pleasantly surprised to find their dental visit can actually be relaxed and enjoyable once they experience what Sleep dentistry can do for them. Want to know more?
Q. I’m not actually afraid of going to the dentist. Would Sleep dentistry still help me?
A. There are many reasons why people today are opting to have Sleep dentistry- not just out of fear or anxiety. Many people want sedation simply to help the time fly by quickly, alleviate the boredom and tedium of long sessions, or are simply too busy to schedule multiple visits- they’d prefer to get more done in one session… comfortably! Want to know more?
Q. Is there a Medicare rebate available?
A. Yes. During your initial appointment we will explain the Medicare rebate to you. Want to know more?
