Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions About Our Clinic

What is the Melbourne Sedation Dental Centre?
The Melbourne Sedation Dental Centre is a dedicated clinic focused on providing safe, pain-free dental treatments for patients with dental anxiety, phobia, or those who require complex procedures. Our team, led by Principal Dentist Dr. Max, is committed to making dentistry a calm and comfortable experience for everyone.
Our clinic is conveniently located in Hampton, but we welcome patients from across Melbourne who are seeking a gentle and anxiety-free dental experience.

Sleep dentistry is a broad term that refers to any treatment where a patient is sedated to feel relaxed and calm. IV sedation, or twilight dentistry, is a specific type of sleep dentistry where a sedative is administered intravenously. This provides a deeper state of relaxation, and most patients have little to no memory of their procedure.

Happy Gas, or Nitrous Oxide, is a mild sedative that helps you feel calm and at ease during your dental visit. It is inhaled through a small mask and the effects wear off quickly, allowing you to return to your daily activities soon after your appointment.

Before: Dr. Max or a member of our team will provide you with specific instructions, which may include not eating or drinking for a certain period before your appointment. You must arrange for a responsible adult to accompany you to and from the clinic.

After: You may feel drowsy and should not drive, operate machinery, or make important decisions for the rest of the day.

No, we do not offer general anaesthesia. Our focus is on providing various levels of sedation that keep you in a deeply relaxed state while still being able to communicate with Dr. Max and our team. This approach is safer, has a faster recovery time, and is highly effective for managing dental anxiety.
Yes, we believe everyone deserves access to quality dental care. We offer flexible payment solutions through third-party providers such as Humm, Afterpay, and Zip Pay to help you manage the cost of your treatment.
Yes, we work with all major health funds and can process your claim on the spot. Please bring your health fund card to your appointment so we can process your claim electronically.
5.0/5.0

Choosing Siana Dental was the best decision I made

I’ve always been nervous about dentists, but choosing Siana Dental was the best decision I made. Dr. Max and his team were supportive, caring, and gentle. With sleep dentistry, I was able to get all my treatment done in one visit without any stress or pain. Clarissa and the staff made me feel completely comfortable—I wouldn’t have gone through with it anywhere else. Highly recommend!

- Anusha T
5/5.0

Dr Max you were right , I do wish I had come to you earlier

Wow where do I start?
I am one of those people who had a lifelong phobia of the dentist. It took me many months just to make the appointment.
From the very first visit Dr Max and his amazing staff made me feel very relaxed about my upcoming treatment. He spent a whole hour just talking to me and giving me the confidence to go ahead with treatment.
I had three sessions under sedation and two treatments without any sedation , and I must say I felt nothing , by the time I got to the third treatment I was actually looking forward to the end result.
I now believe that I can go to the dentist without too much anxiety. Thankyou for taking me on as your patient. Dr Max you were right , I do wish I had come to you earlier.

- Ken Pickersgill
5.0/5.0

Siana Dental, led by Dr. Max, are truly world-class

At 60+, I’ve experienced dental care from professionals (mostly) all over the world, and I can say with absolute confidence that the team at Siana Dental, led by Dr. Max, are truly world-class. They don’t just tick all the boxes of being friendly, efficient, and highly professional—they go far beyond, consistently going the extra mile to achieve results that feel nothing short of miraculous. Every visit leaves me reassured that I’m in the best possible hands.

- Alan S

Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Getting Your Perfect Smile

Our team is here to help you on the step by tep sleep and sedation dental journey.

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