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Sleep Dentistry

Sleep dentistry, also referred to as relaxation dentistry or sedation dentistry, is a wonderful option for people who hate the sights, sounds, or smells of the dental office.

Some people stay away from the dentist for 5, 10, or even 20 years because of their fears and discomfort.

With sedation dentistry, we provide you with a restful 'conscious sedation'. You are not 'under' as you would be for an operation; you are cooperative and can respond. But you have no awareness of sounds, sights, smells or proceedings.

When you 'wake', you are rested, you have no recollection of your dental visit at all, and your smile is healthier and more beautiful than ever.

If you are pressed for time, sedation dentistry can help you accomplish the work of up to 5 dental visits in a single day! Sedation densitry is also perfect for disabled patients with Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other conditions which make it difficult to get dental treatment for our loved ones.

Commonly Asked Questions About Sedation Dentistry

Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever during their treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.

You'll receive just enough sedation so that you'll be completely unaware of the treatment, as you would if you were asleep.

At the end of the treatment, you'll have little or no memory of your dental visit.

You will feel just fine. For your safety, we do require that you have a family member or friend drive you home, and that you do not drive for 24 hours. We also recommend for your safety to stay at home for the rest of the day.

Before starting any treatment, we review your medical history, and we monitor you very closely while you're under sedation. If you are not suitable for sedation we will recommend alternative treatment.

It is a little blue pill. A sedative hypnotic pill called Triazolam that is in the same family as Valium. It is short acting, and half of it is used up by your body within 2 hours. It is the same medication that is prescribed hundreds of thousands of times a year by physicians as a very safe prescription sleeping aid. The drug enforcement administration has categorized it as a schedule IV substance, which means it is only one category higher than common aspirin. And, used for dental sedation there has never been a single case of a severe emergency using it in the dental office and there has never ever been a death using this medication in a dental office either. I emphasize, this medication is very, very safe. Again, this medication does not produce a deep sedation or general anesthesia.

I encourage anyone who is fearful of seeing a dentist to call and find out more about sleep dentistry. It truly is one of the best ways to have dental treatment done.