Sleep Dentistry at Lidums Dental Adelaide
Feeling anxious about dental treatment or worried you will not cope in the chair?
Our sleep dentistry service uses carefully monitored sedation to help you relax or drift off while we complete your dental care safely and comfortably in our Adelaide practice.
Sleep Dentistry Adelaide
If anxiety or fear makes it hard to receive dental care, sleep dentistry at Lidums Dental can help. Our Adelaide team focuses on your comfort while providing high quality treatment. With modern techniques and carefully monitored sedation, most procedures involve minimal discomfort, and when extra support is needed we can offer sleep dentistry so nervous patients feel calm, relaxed and well cared for throughout their visit.
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Sleep Dentistry Services at Lidums Dental
Sleep dentistry at Lidums Dental uses carefully chosen medications and techniques to help you stay relaxed during dental treatment. Not every type of sleep dentistry means you are fully asleep. Some options are better described as sedation dentistry or twilight sedation, where you remain responsive but feel very calm while our team carries out your care.
Whatever level of sedation is selected, the aim is the same: to reduce anxiety and stress so treatment can be completed comfortably and safely. Our clinicians monitor you closely throughout the appointment, adjusting medication when needed and making sure your breathing and vital signs stay within a safe range.
Many patients feel drowsy and relaxed during their visit and later remember very little about the procedure. This makes sleep dentistry a helpful choice for people who feel nervous about dental care, have a strong gag reflex, or need longer or more complex treatment in Adelaide.
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At Lidums Dental you are in the hands of clinicians who are highly trained and genuinely love what they do. We focus on advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry delivered with precision, honesty and a gentle touch.
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For more than 40 years we have been helping patients feel more confident about their smiles. Many families have trusted us for generations, and we are proud of the consistent results we achieve.
Flexible Treatment Plans
Your goals and lifestyle guide every recommendation. We take time to understand your health, your priorities and your budget, then create a personalised treatment plan that feels achievable and makes sense for you.
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Our dental centre is designed around modern technology, from digital scans to advanced treatment equipment. This allows us to plan with accuracy, minimise discomfort and provide care in a calm, relaxing environment.
Compassionate Partnership
From your first visit we listen, explain and involve you in every decision. Our aim is to build a long term partnership based on trust, respect and empathy so you always feel supported in your dental care.
Sleep Dentistry and Sedation Dentistry at Lidums Dental
Both sleep dentistry and sedation dentistry are designed to help anxious patients feel calm and comfortable during their dental treatment. At Lidums Dental in Adelaide, the focus is on safety, gentle care and tailoring the level of relaxation to suit each person and each procedure.
Sleep Dentistry
Sleep dentistry usually means having treatment under a general anaesthetic. You are fully asleep while a specialist anaesthetist monitors you and the dental team completes your care. This approach is often recommended for very complex or lengthy treatment, or when anxiety is severe and you prefer not to be aware of the procedure at all.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry, sometimes called twilight sedation, uses medicines such as an intravenous sedative to help you feel deeply relaxed while remaining responsive. You can breathe on your own, and most people remember very little of the visit afterwards. This option is ideal for many implant and restorative procedures, allowing you to receive high quality treatment in a calm and comfortable way.
The Types of Sleep Dentistry - How Does It Work at Lidums Dental?
At Lidums Dental in Adelaide, we offer different levels of relaxation so your treatment can be carried out in a calm and comfortable way. The type of sleep or sedation dentistry recommended will depend on your health, the treatment needed and how anxious you feel.
Oral medication
For some patients, a prescribed tablet taken about an hour before the appointment is enough to take the edge off anxiety. You remain awake but feel more settled and relaxed while our team looks after your dental care.
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide, sometimes called happy gas, is breathed through a small mask just before treatment begins. It works quickly and wears off just as fast, which makes it a good option for patients who need to feel relaxed but want to return to their usual routine soon after their visit.
Intravenous or twilight sedation
IV sedation is given through a small line in the arm or hand and creates a deep state of relaxation. You will still breathe on your own, but time often seems to pass very quickly and most people remember little about the procedure. Because the effect takes a while to wear off, you will need a support person to take you home and stay with you afterwards.
Sleep dentistry with general anaesthetic
For complex or lengthy treatment, or for patients with very strong dental anxiety, care can be carried out under a full general anaesthetic in a controlled environment with an experienced anaesthetist. You are fully asleep while we complete the planned treatment and wake up with no memory of the procedure. You will need to arrange for someone to accompany you home once you are ready to leave.
DO NOT LET DENTAL ANXIETY HOLD YOU BACK
If you need dental treatment but feel worried or anxious, contact Lidums Dental and let our team support you. We will talk through all suitable sleep dentistry options as well as your treatment plan so you know exactly what to expect. Our aim is to help you receive the care you need with the least amount of stress. Call our Adelaide practice today to book a consultation and take the first step towards comfortable dental care.
The Benefits of Sleep Dentistry at Lidums Dental
Many people find dental treatment stressful because of past experiences, a strong gag reflex or worries about pain. When appointments are repeatedly delayed, problems such as tooth decay, gum disease and infection can become more serious and may even lead to tooth loss.
Sleep dentistry at Lidums Dental allows anxious patients to receive the care they need in a calm and controlled way. Using carefully planned sedation, our team can complete treatment while you remain relaxed and comfortable. It is particularly helpful when several procedures are needed in one visit, such as extractions, implants or complex restorative work.
Sleep dentistry may be recommended if you have:
- Dental or medical fears that make it hard to sit through treatment
- A phobia of needles or injections
- Extreme pain from an infected tooth or abscess
- A very strong gag reflex that makes dental work difficult
- Limited response to local anaesthetic or numbing gels
- Previous negative dental experiences that involved pain or distress
- A naturally low tolerance for discomfort
- Generalised anxiety that makes appointments overwhelming
- Complicated or lengthy treatment planned, such as multiple implants or full mouth rehabilitation
Risks and Recovery with Sleep Dentistry at Lidums Dental
Sleep dentistry at Lidums Dental uses carefully planned sedation to keep treatment as calm and comfortable as possible. As with all medical procedures, there are some risks and recovery points to be aware of.
Possible risks may include:
- Mild nausea, drowsiness or dizziness after sedation
- Dry mouth, sore throat or headache once the medication wears off
- Small bruise or tenderness where the drip or injection was placed
- Temporary changes in blood pressure or heart rate, which are closely monitored during treatment
- In rare cases, an allergic reaction or breathing difficulty related to sedative medicines. Our team is trained and equipped to manage these situations promptly
Recovery considerations:
- You may feel sleepy or unsteady for several hours after your appointment
- Driving, operating machinery or making important decisions is not recommended for at least twenty four hours
- A responsible adult needs to accompany you home and stay with you for the rest of the day
- Plan to rest, drink plenty of water and follow the eating and medication instructions given by your dentist
- Contact the practice straight away if you have ongoing nausea, breathing concerns, heavy bleeding or anything that does not feel right to you
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