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  • Mon – Fri8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

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Centrally Located

In Botanic Ridge

High Quality Dentistry

Australian Trained

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Dental Sedation

Dental Sedation

Sleep Dentistry is a safe option for your oral health care!

At Botanic Ridge Dental, we understand that dental visits can be a source of anxiety for some patients. That's why we offer advanced sleep dentistry options designed to make your dental experience more comfortable and as pain and stress-free as possible.

With significant improvements in technology and techniques, we are committed to providing effective solutions for those who feel nervous or uncomfortable about their dental treatments.

Choosing sleep dentistry at Botanic Ridge Dental means you can undergo necessary dental procedures without the stress and discomfort that often accompanies traditional visits. Our team’s expertise and compassionate approach ensure that your care is handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to your comfort.

Our sleep dentistry options include both in-house and prescription solutions tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you require mild sedation to ease your nerves or more advanced options to ensure complete relaxation, our skilled team is here to help. Dr Barry Creighton, our expert in dental sedation, is dedicated to working with you to provide the most suitable solution for a calm and pleasant dental experience.

Onsite Solutions

Offsite Solutions

Please get in touch to find out if these services are suitable for you.

Why Choose Botanic Ridge Sleep Dentistry for children?

For parents, sleep dentistry offers peace of mind knowing their child’s dental health needs are being met in a safe, supportive environment. It allows for high-quality care tailored to sensitive or apprehensive patients, helping children build positive associations with dental care.

Safe sleep dentistry, or sedation dentistry, is a compassionate and effective approach designed to help children feel at ease during their dental visits. For kids who experience heightened anxiety or nervousness around dental procedures, sleep dentistry offers a gentle solution that ensures a comfortable and stress-free experience.

By using minimal, safe sedation options, children can undergo necessary treatments without the fear or discomfort they may typically associate with the dentist. This method not only benefits the child but also allows the dentist to complete procedures that may be required to offer the best oral health care for your child.

Dr Barry Creighton

Sleep Dentist

Dr Barry Creighton as a fully qualified dental seditionist works with our patients and their dentist to provide anxiety relief for patients who are uncomfortable having dental treatments, and who may need to undergo an unpleasant or lengthy procedure. If a patient is accepted for sleep dentistry treatment at our clinic, Dr Barry Creighton and a certified nurse join us at our clinic to provide the sedation service. Double qualified, Barry holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, which he gained at Sydney University. He also completed a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry – Conscious Sedation, which required 2 years of post graduate studies. He is also a member of the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology and is an active paramedic.
  • Monitoring your heart rate and vital signs throughout your procedure.
  • ADAVB Dentistry Achievement Award 2014, for recognition of his special services to Dentistry.
  • Looking after patients who have severe anxiety and special needs. 
  • Offering judgment free and pain free sedation and sleep dentistry procedures.

Choose Botanic Ridge for Sleep Dentistry

At Botanic Ridge Dental, we offer a range of sleep dentistry options to cater to your specific needs, ensuring a relaxed and comfortable dental experience.

Our in-house solutions, including happy gas (nitrous oxide), prescription relaxants, and intravenous sedation, are administered by trained professionals to help you feel at ease. For those requiring more extensive sedation, we also provide access to general anaesthetic services at authorized locations.

With Dr Barry Creighton’s expertise in dental sedation, you can trust us to deliver the highest level of care and support, making us the ideal choice for patients seeking a comfortable dental experience. Choosing sleep dentistry at Botanic Ridge Dental means you can undergo necessary dental procedures without the stress and discomfort that often accompanies traditional visits.

Our team’s expertise and compassionate approach ensure that your care is handled with the utmost professionalism and attention to your comfort.

Happy gas, or nitrous oxide, is a mild sedative inhaled through a mask that helps you feel relaxed and at ease during your dental procedure. It is a safe and effective option for many patients, allowing you to remain conscious while reducing anxiety.

Prescription drugs prescribed by our dentists help to relax and calm you before and during your dental procedure. These medications are designed to reduce anxiety and discomfort, making your visit more manageable and pleasant. Talk to our team about what prescription drugs we offer.

General anaesthetic may be necessary for more complex or lengthy procedures, or for patients who require a deeper level of sedation. This service is provided at authorized locations and is carefully monitored to ensure safety.

Yes, sleep dentistry is safe when performed by trained professionals. Our team follows strict protocols and guidelines to ensure your safety during sedation. We monitor you closely throughout the procedure to provide a secure and comfortable experience.

If you receive sedation, you should arrange for someone to drive you home after your appointment. The effects of sedation can impair your ability to drive, so it’s important to have a friend or family member accompany you.

We Can’t Wait To Meet You

If dental anxiety is affecting your oral health, consider sleep dentistry at Botanic Ridge Dental. Our team, including Dr Barry Creighton, is here to provide you with the comfort and care you need for a stress-free dental experience. Contact us today to discuss your options and schedule an appointment to discover how our sleep dentistry solutions can make your dental visits more comfortable and manageable.

Say goodbye to dental anxiety – hello to a beautiful smile! Remember that dental sedation has lingering effects so you will need to have a friend or relative pick you up after your visit. You should also consult a medical professional if this type of sedation is right for you and check that you are able to take these kinds of medications.