$250

Theatre fee — first hour (then $150/hr)

20–80%

Medicare rebate on anaesthesia fees

ANZCA

Compliant specialist anaesthetists

1 Visit

Multiple treatments completed at once

What Is Sleep Dentistry

General anaesthesia means you are completely asleep for your entire dental treatment — no
awareness, no discomfort, no memory of the procedure.

Sleep dentistry uses general anaesthesia to put you into a deep, comfortable sleep for the full duration of your dental treatment. You won't feel, see, hear or remember anything — you simply wake up with the work done.

Unlike light sedation or happy gas, general anaesthesia means you are fully unconscious. This is ideal for patients with significant anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or those needing extensive work done in one visit.

The procedure is carried out at our purpose-built facility at Bayswater, in partnership with Sleep Dentistry Services — no hospital admission, no long waitlists, and significantly lower costs than hospital day surgery.

Completely unaware throughout the entire procedure

Anaesthesia by ANZCA-registered specialists

In-chair recovery with dedicated nursing care

Go home the same day — no overnight stay

Multiple treatments completed in a single visit

What the Procedure Involves

  • General anaesthesia or deep sedation

    Completely asleep and unaware throughout your entire dental procedure.

  • Full medical review beforehand

    Records assessed; GP and specialists consulted if required prior to treatment.

  • On-site CBCT imaging available

    Particularly valuable for implant and All-on-4 cases — no external referral needed.

  • In-chair recovery nursing

    Specialist nurses monitor you throughout recovery until you are ready to go home.

  • Same-day discharge

    You go home with a responsible adult and receive full aftercare instructions.

  • No hospital required

    Clinic-based treatment means significantly lower costs than hospital day surgery.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Sleep dentistry suits a wide range of patients. If any of the following apply to you, it may be
the perfect solution.

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ANXIOUS OR PHOBIC PATIENTS

If dental fear has stopped you getting treatment, general anaesthesia means you are completely unaware – eliminating all stress and discomfort.

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SEVERE GAG REFLEX

A strong gag reflex can make even basic work very difficult. Under general anaesthesia the gag reflex is fully inactive, allowing your dentist to work freely.

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CHILDREN & SPECIAL NEEDS

For children unable to cooperate while awake, or patients with special healthcare needs, sleep dentistry ensures essential care is delivered safely and without distress.

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COMPLEX OR MULTIPLE TREATMENTS

Need several procedures at once? Sleep dentistry lets your dentist complete fillings, extractions, crowns and implants in a single visit.

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IMPLANTS & ALL-ON-4

Our on-site CBCT imaging is ideal for implant planning and All-on-4 procedures. Complex cases completed efficiently under anaesthesia.

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ANYONE WHO PREFERS IT

You don’t need severe anxiety to choose sleep dentistry. Many patients simply prefer to sleep through their dental care – you wake up and it’s all done.

HOW IT WORKS

A clear, supported process from your first enquiry right through to going home the same day.

1

CONSULTATION

Contact our Springvale clinic. We discuss your needs and confirm whether sleep dentistry is right for you.

2

MEDICAL REVIEW

Our specialist anaesthesia team reviews your medical history and liaises with your GP or specialist if required.

3

PROCEDURE DAY

You attend our Bayswater facility. Anaesthesia is administered and your dentist completes all planned treatment while you sleep.

4

RECOVERY & HOME

You recover in our clinic with specialist nursing, then go home with a responsible adult with clear aftercare instructions.

FEES & PAYMENT

Three fees apply to sleep dentistry. Our clinic-based model keeps costs significantly lower
than hospital day surgery.

DENTIST FEE

Charged for the dental treatment performed. Agreed with our Springvale Dental team at your consultation.

ANAESTHESIA FEE

Covers specialist anaesthesia care – full medical review, general anaesthesia and in-chair recovery nursing.

THEATRE FEE

$250 first hour · $150/hr thereafter

Performed at our purpose-built clinic – significantly lower than hospital day surgery theatre rates.

Medicare Rebate Available: The anaesthetist fee may be partially covered by Medicare depending on your Medicare Safety Net eligibility, concession or Family Tax B status, and duration of anaesthesia. Our team can check your eligibility and provide an estimate so you know approximately what to expect. Rebates are typically received the day after claiming via MyGov.

We also offer interest-free Humm payment plans — with weekly, fortnightly or monthly options. Please speak with our Springvale reception team for full details.

QUALITY & SAFETY

General anaesthesia administered by qualified specialists is extremely safe. We ensure every
precaution is taken for every patient.

ANZCA-registered anaesthetists

Specialist team qualified by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Thorough pre-procedure medical review

Records assessed; GP and specialist consultation where required.

Pre-operative checks

Any required tests completed in advance so you are fully prepared on the day.

Specialist recovery nursing

Dedicated nurses monitor you throughout in-chair recovery.

Clear aftercare instructions

Full guidance provided to your accompanying adult with follow-up support available.

OUR ANAESTHESIA PARTNER

  • Sleep Dentistry Services – Melbourne's specialist dental anaesthesia team
  • Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) compliant
  • Faculty of Pain Medicine accredited
  • Registered with the Victorian Department of Health
  • Two purpose-built treatment theatres at Bayswater facility
  • On-site CBCT imaging, experienced registered nurses, private waiting rooms

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General anaesthesia administered by ANZCA-registered anaesthetists is considered extremely safe. Our team conducts a full medical review before every procedure to ensure you are a suitable candidate and all precautions are in place.

No. The procedure is performed at our purpose-built facility in Bayswater — not a hospital. No admission paperwork, no long waitlists, and theatre fees significantly lower than hospital day surgery rates.

Three fees apply: a dentist fee for treatment, an anaesthesia fee (which may attract a Medicare rebate of 20–80%), and a theatre fee of $250 for the first hour and $150 per hour thereafter. Interest-free Humm payment plans are also available. Contact our Springvale team for a personalised estimate.

The anaesthetist fee may attract a Medicare rebate depending on your Safety Net eligibility, concession status, Family Tax B status, and duration of anaesthesia. Our team can check your eligibility and provide an approximate estimate. Rebates are typically received the day after claiming via MyGov.

Yes. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day. You cannot drive, operate machinery or make important decisions for 24 hours following general anaesthesia.

Yes. Sleep dentistry is safe and effective for children who cannot cooperate while awake. Our anaesthesia team is experienced with paediatric patients and will conduct a thorough review beforehand.

Simply call or email our Springvale Dental clinic. Our team will discuss your needs, answer any questions and guide you through the next steps — no obligation at all.

READY TO BOOK OR HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact our Springvale Dental team today. We can answer your questions, check your Medicare eligibility, and help you get started.