Top 10 FAQs

1. What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep Dentistry is part of Sedation Dentistry. When used during dental treatments, our patients will be very comfortable and will feel little pain or discomfort. This particular service is perfect for people with extreme anxiety when they visit the dentist as well as for people who have low pain tolerance.

2. Will I really be fully relaxed and at ease with Sleep Dentistry?
Our dentists here at East Bentleigh Dental Group will administer just enough anaesthesia, which helps you feel little pain or discomfort and remain comfortable throughout.

3. Will I be aware or remember anything after the procedure if I get Sleep Dentistry?
Although most of our patients are awake during the procedure, they will often have little or no idea of what was accomplished during the treatment. You may remember some parts of the procedure but you will be sufficiently relaxed and sedated to only remember small parts of it in most cases.

4. Will I feel no pain at all during the treatment?
During the treatment, our patients receiving Sleep Dentistry feel little discomfort or pain. You can feel surprisingly good and refreshed afterwards and may even find it hard to believe that you’ve been through the procedure.

5. What are the dental treatments, which will require me to get Sleep Dentistry?
Complex and painful dental procedures such as dentures, cosmetic treatments, gum surgery, getting crowns and bridges, restorative dentistry and dental implants are suitable for Sleep Dentistry.

6. Is Sleep Dentistry safe?
East Bentleigh Dental Group has been using Sleep Dentistry as part of dental treatments for number of years. It is completely safe but we will still review your medical history, and also closely monitor you while under sedation in order to make sure that you are comfortable and safe.

7. What are the advantages of Sleep Dentistry?
There are a lot of advantages to Sleep Dentistry in dental treatments. If you have a fear of the dentist, then this service can change that. In addition, you will feel little or no pain and be very comfortable during and after the dental treatment. Because of this, the dentist will be able to perform more treatments on you in just one appointment.

8. Is Sleep Dentistry for me?
For most people, Sleep Dentistry is a very safe option. However, you have to remember that it has its risks, especially if you have problems with your medical history. We will first review your overall health and medical history before we use Sleep Dentistry on you. If the risk outweighs the benefits of Sleep Dentistry, then we will not be performing the dental treatment with Sleep Dentistry.

9. What will I feel during the treatment with Sleep Dentistry?
You will feel very comfortable and at ease during the entire procedure. Also, you will feel that the procedure only took a few minutes instead of a few hours to perform. You will feel less tired after the procedure and some of our patients even say that they feel very refreshed.

10. Who is a good candidate for Sleep Dentistry?
People who experience severe anxiety when they sit in the dental chair are perfect candidates for Sleep Dentistry. Even if you have phobia with the dentist, and even if you are awake during the procedure, you will still feel comfortable. People who require complex dental procedures are good candidates for Sleep Dentistry.

If you would like to know more about East Bentleigh Dental Group, about Sleep Dentistry and Sedation Dentistry, or would like a simple check-up to begin with, please contact us now for a consultation.