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Relaxed, Anxiety-Free Dental Care at Mentone Smiles
Does the very thought of visiting the dentist fill you with dread and panic? Do you often defer seeking necessary dental care because of severe anxiety, even when you are in pain?
If you resonate with any of these feelings, please know that you are not alone. Many people experience dental phobia, a low pain threshold, or simply lead busy lives that make complex, lengthy dental treatments challenging.
It is for people who experience severe anxiety, or those needing extensive work completed efficiently, that we offer Sleep Dentistry (intravenous sedation) here at Mentone Smiles in Melbourne. This allows us to perform procedures with maximum comfort and minimal stress for you.
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What is Sleep Dentistry?
Who is Sleep Dentistry For?
- Acute Dental Anxiety : Those who experience severe fear, panic, or phobia about dental visits or specific procedures.
- Low Pain Threshold : Individuals who find even routine procedures uncomfortable or painful.
- Complex or Lengthy Treatments : When you require multiple, complex procedures, such as Dental Implants or Root Canal Treatment, that would otherwise necessitate numerous appointments.
- Difficulty Staying Still : Patients who struggle to keep their jaw open for prolonged periods or have an overactive gag reflex.
- Busy Patients : Those who prefer to consolidate multiple necessary treatments into one comfortable appointment.
Types of Sedation Used
Minimal Sedation
The patient stays awake but deeply relaxed, usually via inhaled nitrous oxide. Ideal for mild anxiety and simple procedures.
Moderate Sedation
The patient is drowsy and relaxed, with minimal memory of the procedure. Temporary slurred speech is possible.
Deep Sedation
The patient is almost unconscious and has little to no recollection of treatment. Recovery may take longer than lighter sedation.
General Anaesthesia
The patient is fully unconscious and pain-free throughout the procedure. Used for major surgeries with careful monitoring.
Why Choose Mentone Smiles for Sleep Dentistry?
Expert Clinicians and Anaesthetists
Our team comprises clinicians with extensive experience treating nervous patients, working alongside a qualified anaesthetist to ensure the safe, controlled administration of IV sedation.
Maximised Comfort & Memory Loss
We aim for deep relaxation, ensuring your treatment is completed in a state of ease and often leaving no stressful memories of the procedure.
Consolidating Complex Treatment
Sleep dentistry allows us to efficiently combine multiple complex procedures, saving you time and reducing the overall number of required visits.
A Calming, Ethical Environment
Our family-owned practice prioritises clear communication and gentle care, addressing your specific fears and providing an ethical, tailored treatment plan.
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Experienced Dental Team
More than 20 years of combined dental experience, with a strong commitment to continuing education and evidence-based care
