Sedation and Sleep Dentistry Near Madeley

The following circumstances can make someone a good candidate for sleep dentistry:

• Individuals who are nervous about undergoing dental procedures or feel anxious about seeing a dentist (dental anxiety).
• Someone with an overly sensitive gag reflex.
• People who are afraid of needles or getting injections.
• Patients who feel claustrophobia when sitting in the dental chair.
• Difficulty controlling one’s movement or having trouble sitting still.
• Individuals with special needs (cognitive, behavioural, or physical).
• Individuals with sensitive teeth and gums.
• Patients that seem not to respond well with local anaesthesia.

Sleep dentistry involves using different medications and methods to condition your brain to slow down activity, making your body feel relaxed. The sedatives begin to work once they enter your body; they will block the nerves in your body system that signals any sensations to your brain. As a result, you won’t feel pain and discomfort. The dentist will closely monitor your vitals and oxygen levels for safety purposes.

There are various options for sleep dentistry, and the way of administration will depend on the type you and your dentist choose. Common sedation options are intravenous (IV) sedation, nitrous oxide, and oral sedatives.

Sedation and sleep dentistry can be used for almost any dental treatment, from simple to complex. But it is generally recommended for more invasive procedures, such as those involving oral surgery and taking quite a long time to complete. We highly suggest consulting the dentist if you think you need sleep dentistry. They can determine which option may work well for your case.

Generally, here are some common procedures that often require sedation:

• Tooth extraction
• Wisdom tooth removal
• Dental implants
• Rooth canal treatment
• Dental bone grafts
• Jaw surgery
• Certain emergency dental treatments

Most individuals can receive sedatives to manage reducing fears and allow them to undergo procedures with less stress. However, there are some instances and factors that sleep dentistry may not be recommended, including the following:

• A person with no dental anxiety
• Pregnant women
• Patients that have allergies to sedatives
• Sedation is generally safe for children but should take extra care when administering to avoid complications. It may not be suitable for older patients because of certain medical conditions.
• A person with health conditions like chronic bronchitis, respiratory disease, and cardiac conditions.
• Individuals who have a stuffy nose.
• Patients that are currently taking other medications.
• A person with glaucoma
• Someone who drank alcoholic beverages before the dental treatment.

Dental sedation may cause various side effects. While these are normal reactions of the body, if one or more continue to persist after a few days, we highly suggest contacting your dentist immediately. You may experience either of the following:

• Vomiting
• Numbness of certain body parts
• Headache
• Feeling fatigued
• Sweating
• Lightheadedness
• Confusion
• Dry mouth
• Sore throat
• Slurring of speech.
• Tenderness at the injection site

Private health insurance may cover sedation costs if determined as medically necessary or depending on your current plan policy. However, they mostly pay only a portion of the treatment cost, which means you need to pay out-of-pocket for the rest.

Suppose you have an extras policy that includes coverage for sleep dentistry; you may be able to use some of them when paying. There is a great significance in policies between different private health funds. Some may have a waiting period and limits on how much you can claim per year. So, it’s essential to confirm your level of coverage and eligibility with your insurance provider before the procedure.