Sleep Dentistry in West Perth
Sleep dentistry uses sedation to help anxious patients or those needing complex or lengthy treatment get through their appointment comfortably. Advent Dental Studio offers sedation options at its West Perth clinic, suiting patients who avoid the dentist due to fear, gag reflex issues, or multiple procedures needing to be completed in one visit.
How Sedation Works at Advent Dental Studio
Advent Dental Studio offers more than one level of sedation depending on a patient's anxiety and the treatment involved. The dentist recommends the right option during a consultation before any booking is confirmed, drawing on our approach to dental anxiety to make sure every patient feels supported.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is a tablet taken before the appointment that helps patients feel relaxed and drowsy while remaining conscious. It suits patients with mild to moderate anxiety who want to take the edge off without deeper sedation.
IV Sedation
IV sedation is delivered through a vein for a deeper, faster-acting calm. It suits more complex procedures or higher anxiety levels, and is administered and monitored by qualified staff throughout treatment.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
You'll be monitored throughout treatment, with reduced awareness of the sounds, smells or discomfort typically associated with dental work, helping the appointment feel far more comfortable.
What to Expect After Treatment
You'll need a support person to drive you home, and you can expect to feel groggy for the rest of the day. Our team will follow up to check in on how you're feeling.
Common Questions About Sedation and Sleep Dentistry
Is sleep dentistry safe?
Sedation is administered and monitored by qualified staff throughout treatment, with vital signs checked continuously. A health history review before booking helps the dentist choose the safest option for each patient. It's a well established part of routine dental care.Will I be fully asleep during treatment?
Most sedation used at Advent Dental Studio keeps you deeply relaxed rather than fully unconscious, so you can still respond if needed. That said, most patients recall little to nothing of the appointment afterwards.How long does it take to recover after sedation?
Grogginess and reduced coordination are common for the rest of the day, so a support person must drive you home. Most patients can resume normal activities the following day, though this varies from person to person.Am I a suitable candidate for sedation dentistry?
Sedation generally suits patients with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, complex or lengthy treatment needs, or limited time for multiple visits. Suitability is confirmed during a consultation based on your health history.Does my health fund cover sedation dentistry?
Cover varies by fund and treatment. Advent Dental Studio is a preferred provider for Bupa and HBF and accepts all funds via HICAPS. Our reception team can check your entitlements before the appointment is booked.
If your treatment doesn't require sedation, our general dentistry check-ups are a great next step.
Talk Through Your Sedation Options Today
New and existing patients can discuss sedation and sleep dentistry options with the team at Advent Dental Studio's West Perth clinic on Wellington Street. Appointments run Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday by appointment.
