Sleep Dentistry Resources

Sedation Dentists are specially trained to offer you sedation and closely monitor your progress during your dental treatment. Sedation ("Sleep") dentistry is a miracle for patients with high anxiety about dental care. It is also a great option for many patients with extensive treatment needs, since this allows them to combine multiple appointments into one longer appointment. Sedation Dentistry bridges the gap between new technology and patient comfort. After an initial consultation, your Sedation Dentistry appointment will be scheduled.

Sleep dentistry has proven to be the answer for my concerns about the pain and anguish that I had associated with being in the dental chair. After living with guilt and fear for many years, the sleep dentistry procedure performed by Dr.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[1] Sleep dentistry will ensure that you are not only unaware of your treatment, but that you remember very little about your actual appointment when it?s over. Sedation dentistry techniques have been in use for more than 30 years, and are both safe and well-documented.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[2] Sleep dentistry requires the attendance of an anesthesiologist. It can make dental care possible for those who believe they cannot tolerate any dental procedure.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[3]

Sleep dentistry is recommended to East Bay residents if they are apprehensive or anxious about the visiting the dentist's office. To find out if you are a suitable candidate for relaxation dentistry, contact our Walnut Creek office and consult with one of our friendly and knowledgeable dentists.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[4]

Dental work is a pretty overwhelming experience for many people, and for some it?s positively terrifying. Fear of dental work is an actual phobia, like fear of rats or heights.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[5] Dental crowns , dental implants , fillings, full-mouth restoration: even the very words fill most patients with dread and fear. Sadly, this fear often prevents people from getting the crucial dental care they need or the esthetic treatments that could help them look and feel much better about themselves.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[6] Dental phobia is a more serious condition. People with this condition are terrified and panic-stricken when it comes time to see the dentist, pay taxes or go to a hotel Time-Share presentation.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[7]

Dental anxiety is very common. Many people avoid the dentist altogether due to an overwhelming sense of fear or panic.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[8] Dental anxiety is much more common than many people think, and it can prevent patients from seeking necessary dental care and maintenance. Furthermore, patients who suffer from dental phobias may forgo cosmetic dentistry procedures that could greatly improve their confidence.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[9]

Sedation dentistry enables you to be kept awake throughout the entire procedure, but you will feel comfortable, relaxed and likely won’t remember much about your treatment. The use of general anesthesia is not considered sedation dentistry .<span style='font-size: 50%'>[10] Sedation or sleep dentistry allows one the ultimate comfort in the dental setting. If you are anxious or uncomfortable going to the dentist, consider dentistry while you sleep.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[11] Sedation Dentistry bridges the gap between new technology and patient comfort. After an initial consultation, your Sedation Dentistry appointment will be scheduled.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[12]

Sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry is a special branch of general dentistry. To lessen anxiety, general anesthesia is applied thru a mix of a breathing mask and medications until the person becomes more relaxed or totally asleep.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[13] Sedation ("Sleep") dentistry is a miracle for patients with high anxiety about dental care. It is also a great option for many patients with extensive treatment needs, since this allows them to combine multiple appointments into one longer appointment.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[14] Sedation dentists are dentists who specialize in treating patients with a high amount of dental anxiety and phobias. Sedation dentists provide dental care for the apprehensive patient who may have had painful dental care in the past or a traumatic experience in the dental chair.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[15]

Sedation can be used on any type of patient. While the vast majority of patients that we sedate have a fear or anxiety about dental treatment, there are many that simply want to be very comfortable during treatment.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[16]

Feel free to ask the doctor if you have any questions concerning dental anesthesia. His goal is to deliver the safest, most comfortable dental treatment possible.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[17] Feeling comfortable about the dentist is also key. Talk to the doctors staff and get testimonials from recent patients.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[18]

Nitrous oxide is perfectly safe, simple, and commonly used on children. The effects of gas wear off quickly after the mask is removed.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[19] Nitrous Oxide (or RA in "dentist speak", short for Relative Analgesia) is for people who are a bit nervous, it calms them down nicely and is a fairly effective painkiller. It's fantastic for older children and properly done almost guarantees painless dentistry.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[20] Nitrous oxide is one of the modalities of treatment we use to relax our patients. <span style='font-size: 50%'>[21]

Nitrous oxide and the drugs we use in sedation have a long track record of safety . A thorough pre-op health history, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration is taken on each sedation patient.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[22]

Patients with severe gagging responses are also treated successfully, because IV (sleep) Sedation stops all gagging during treatment. <span style='font-size: 50%'>[23] Patients are sedated and placed in a very "sleep-like" state prior to the start of the dental services and are "awakened," or brought out of this sedated state, once the procedures have been completed. The Board believes that some dentists who advertise or offer "sleep dentistry" services and are placing patients under deep sedation in order to achieve the desired sleep-like state, are doing so without the benefit of a G.A.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[24] Patients sometimes have phobias, disabilities, or medical conditions that cause them to feel anxious when visiting the dentist. Children and elderly people may also fear visits to the dentist.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[25]

Patients receiving intravenous sedation are not permitted to drive before or after the dental procedure; they must be escorted by a responsible adult. <span style='font-size: 50%'>[26] Patient anesthesia and comfort is carefully monitored and maintained by the anesthesiologist / nurse anesthetist at chairside throughout all procedures. From the placement of cosmetic veneers to dental implants, the patient is aware only of the finished results upon waking from a 'light sleep'.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[27] Patients can have a number of dental services performed while relaxing in a calm sleep-like state. Although you’ll be in a deeply relaxed state, you will be responsive.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[28]

Patient education is a top priority for us. We want you to make informed decisions about your dental health and to know that options exist.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[29]

Sedation dentistry is also an option with a little pill that will allow you to sleep through most of the procedure. We strive to maintain an anxiety-free atmosphere for our patients and take extra steps to help you feel comfortable in our office.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[30] Sedation Dentistry bridges the gap between new technology and patient comfort. After an initial consultation, your Sedation Dentistry appointment will be scheduled.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[31] Sedation is a safe and effective alternative for both children and adults and a wonderful treatment option for many. Below are some commonly asked questions about sedation dentistry.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[32]

General dental and cosmetic procedures can be done quickly and painlessly. Our on-premises dental laboratory provides us with quick, efficient and excellent cosmetic results.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[36] General anxiety can arise with the noises, sights and sounds associated with the dentist’s office or even from a sensitive gag reflex. But long gone are the days of archaic dental practices and our advanced office offers the highest technology and the best guest amenities in addition to sedation dentistry to create a completely comfortable environment for you whether you’re coming in for a routine cleaning or more complex procedures.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[37]

Sedation Dentists are specially trained to offer you sedation and closely monitor your progress during your dental treatment. <span style='font-size: 50%'>[38] Sedation ("Sleep") dentistry is a miracle for patients with high anxiety about dental care. It is also a great option for many patients with extensive treatment needs, since this allows them to combine multiple appointments into one longer appointment.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[39] Sedation Dentistry bridges the gap between new technology and patient comfort. After an initial consultation, your Sedation Dentistry appointment will be scheduled.<span style='font-size: 50%'>[40]