Need dental treatment but held back by anxiety or the scale of what’s required? At Dental House Group, our experienced teams across six locations offer a full range of sedation options, including in-house IV sedation and general anaesthesia, so patients can access the care they need without having to push through fear alone.

For some patients, the barrier to dental care isn’t a single procedure; it’s the whole experience. Deep anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or a backlog of treatment that would take many separate appointments to work through can all make standard dentistry feel out of reach. At Dental House Group, Melbourne’s Home of Gentle Dentistry, we’re one of the few practices in Melbourne’s north-west with in-house IV sedation and general anaesthesia, which means we can offer options that most practices can’t.

Sleep dentistry covers a spectrum of sedation approaches, from light relaxation through to full general anaesthesia. Nitrous oxide takes the edge off nerves while you stay conscious and aware. Oral sedation and IV sedation produce deeper relaxation and usually result in very little memory of the procedure. General anaesthesia means you’re completely unconscious, closely monitored by a trained team throughout.

Which option is appropriate depends on your anxiety level, medical history, the treatment being done, and a thorough individual pre-sedation assessment. Not every approach suits every patient, and certain medical conditions or medications may affect suitability for specific sedation types. A detailed consultation is always required before any sedation appointment is scheduled.