Sedation (Sleep) Dentistry
What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry often involves using a sedative to help you relax during your dental appointment. It has become incredibly common for patients to request sedation because of fears and phobias surrounding dental treatment. We offer sedation options to make it easy and quick to fall asleep while in the office. Sedation is safe and effective for patients of all ages and varying needs.
Why is Sleep Dentistry needed?
You might request sedation if you have a fear of the dentist. It’s not uncommon to be nervous of visiting the dentist, but it becomes a problem when you put off care because of this anxiety. Sedation can help to relax you so that the procedure is easier and quicker for you. Likewise, you might need sedation for more complicated procedures and surgeries.
Who’s a candidate for Sleep Dentistry?
Patients of all ages are good candidates for sedation. We monitor and personalize each sedation option for the patient receiving it. Because of this, it is ideal for both pediatric and adult patients alike. Sedation can be requested at any time and for virtually any type of appointment. We may suggest sedation if you’ll be undergoing more invasive treatment, like oral surgery.
What happens during Sleep Dentistry?
We begin with a thorough consultation that allows us to get to know you as a patient. We review your medical and health history to ensure you’re healthy enough to undergo sedation. We then provide you with a series of sedative options to make your time with us more comfortable. You will then receive this sedation at your upcoming appointment or whenever it’s requested. It is important that you have a loved one take you home from the office after receiving sedation. Even if you feel awake enough to drive, it is safer to have someone else drive you back home until you fully come out of the effects of sedation.
If you would like to come into our office for sedation dentistry options, call us now and we can schedule a convenient appointment for you.