Sleep Dentistry FAQs

Q. Is Sleep Dentistry Safe?
A. Yes. Sleep Dentistry has been used by dentists globally with great success for many years.

Q. Do I need to be asleep for shorter treatments?
A. No. We have other forms of anaesthesia, such as Local Anaesthetic and Nitrous Oxide that are effective for the great majority of treatments. However, if you’re main concern is anxiety and fear then Sleep Dentistry could be the favoured option for you.

Q. Will I always need Sleep Dentistry when I visit?
A. The need to be sedated is often tied to the anxiety felt by a patient. If after the first few times you visit the dentist you use Sleep Dentistry your overall anxiety and fear of the dentist may be greatly reduced. This means that in future you may eliminate your fear and need to use Sleep Dentistry.

Q. Why am I feeling so anxious?
A. The great feeling of anxiety derives from some fear of future pain that may occur in the dentist chair. This normally comes from a negative experience in the past that now manifests itself into a form of post-traumatic stress that freezes a person when confronted by the dentist.

Other people feel uncomfortable when hands are placed around the mouth and can heighten anxiety. By utilising Sleep Dentistry, the dentist can complete a treatment with the patient being asleep and feeling nothing.

Q. Is my Sleep being monitored when I am asleep?
A. Yes. Throughout the procedure you are constantly monitored by one of our dedicated team.