Sleep Dentistry

Terrified of or anxious about having dental treatment? If you or someone you know suffer from one of the following, then sleep dentistry might be the solution!

Do any of the following sound familiar:

  • Petrified of dental treatment due to past experiences
  • Severe gag reflex
  • Medical conditions inhibiting routine dental treatment
  • Intellectually or physically disabled
  • Live in a remote region or only visiting Adelaide for a short time
  • Need extensive dental treatment and wish to complete treatment efficiently with fewer sessions
  • Require surgical or complex procedures that can be more comfortably and efficiently carried out under IV sedation.

We are aware of the anxiety many people suffer before and during treatment, therefore we ensure our treatments are conducted in the most comfortable environment possible. We offer intravenous (IV) Sedation through our qualified dentists at a nearby Dental Day Surgery, located only 500m from North Adelaide Dental Care, with a Specialist Anaesthetist and a Registered Nurse in attendance. Alternatively, we can provide treatment under General Anaesthetic (GA) within a Private Hospital setting. Patients should feel assured to know that we have over 25 years of experience in this field of operative dentistry. We strive for  pain-free dentistry in a very relaxed atmosphere.

 

Intravenous (IV) Sedation

This technique uses medications for your safety and comfort during dental treatment. Sedation can help increase cooperation and reduce anxiety and/or discomfort associated with dental procedures. In particular, it can prevent injury by helping the patient stay still around the sharp or fast-moving instruments needed for treatment. Learn more.

 

General Anaesthesia (GA)

Medically speaking, general anaesthesia is an induced state of unconsciousness. In practical terms, the patient is asleep and unable to respond to touch or voices. It is most often recommended for complex procedures where it is more difficult for patients to tolerate the treatment required to restore their oral health. Lean more.

 

NADC & Dental Sleep Medicine

Our own Dr. Greg Miller in October 2016 was the MC and Chair of Day 2 of the 10th annual Australasian Sleep Association's Oral Sleep Medicine course ‘Sleep – The dental connection’, which was held as part of the main meeting of the Sleep Down Under 2016 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Dr Miller has completed the Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine (GDDSM) from Adelaide University in 2014 with Distinction.

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

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