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What is Sleep Dentistry? |
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Who can benefit from
Sedation Dentistry? |
Adults who have:
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a high fear of visiting the dentist
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had a traumatic dental experience
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difficulty getting numb
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gag reflex
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complex dental problems that require lengthy appointments
Adults who:
- hate needles and shots
- hate the noises, smells, and tastes associated with dental visits
- are embarrassed about their teeth
Sedation dentistry can:
- allow for multiple dental procedures to be combined into one appointment
- make long appointments seem very short indeed
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Is oral sedation safe? |
Before starting any treatment, Forrest R. Boozer, DDS will take a comprehensive medical history to determine the sedation medication which is best suited for you.
Oral conscious sedation has been safely used for over 30 years in millions of dental procedures. |
Alleviation of your dental fears is just a
phone call away!
530.676.9999 |
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Patients who are apprehensive about receiving dental treatment often avoid going to the dentist. Ultimately, this avoidance can lead to advanced disease and the need for expensive treatments that could have been avoided.
Sleep Dentistry provides a safe, effective way to alleviate dental anxiety and provide patients with the treatment they need. |
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How it Works? |
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Sleep Dentistry makes use of a prescription medication that induces a drowsy, relaxed feeling. This is a medication administered orally or intravenously (IV). Due to the relaxing effects of the medication, patients must have a friend or family member bring them to the dental office and return them home.
During Sleep Dentistry, patient's vital signs are monitored. Although patients are not completely unconscious, many patients sleep through their dental appointment. Few patients have any memory of their treatment. |
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What is IV Sedation? |
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Intravenous sedation is offered to the anxious, the fearful or the very young patient. It is a management technique that uses medications to assist the patient to cope with fear and anxiety. |
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Advantages of Sleep Dentistry |
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Sleep Dentistry is an excellent method of treatment for patients who have any of the following concerns:
- Dental Anxiety
- Difficulty Getting Numb
- Very Sensitive Teeth
- Extensive Dental Needs
- Discomfort with Needles and Shots
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We provide other sedative methods. |
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Forrest R. Boozer, DDS dedicated to providing our patients with maximum comfort no matter what the situation or treatment needed. Not all patients require Intravenous Sedation. We use a full compliment of sedative techniques that include oral and nitrous oxide sedation. For shorter, less complicated procedures, these methods provide our patients with the comfort that they may not have experienced at other dental offices |
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*Alternatives to Sleep Dentistry |
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Sleep Dentistry is not for everyone. In fact, many of our patients with some dental anxiety decide not to use Sleep Dentistry. These patients often tell us that our caring, gentle approach provides them with a relaxing, pleasant experience even without sedation. The choice is really yours.
Please contact us to see if Sleep Dentistry may be appropriate for you. We will gladly discuss your needs in an understanding way. |
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