WHAT IS ASLEEP DENTISTRY?
Dental treatments are performed under general anesthesia which is administered and monitored by a Board certified anesthesiologist and nurse. This is significant because you do not need to go to a separate facility, you fall asleep, and when you wake up, all your procedures are completed.
The key advantage is that we can complete multiple treatments in a single appointment – which we encourage – so you don’t need to undergo this procedure more than once.
If anxiety has caused you to put off treatment, or have a child who is really nervous, then contact us today and let’s work together to look after your oral health.
BENEFITS
- Reduce anxiety and fear
- Enable complex procedures
- Pain-free treatments
- Fewer appointments
- Patient stillness
- Eliminate uncontrollable gag reflex
CHILDREN
General Anesthesia is a great option for young children because they will have no memory of the treatment sights, sounds, and smells which greatly reduces anxiety. Also, more extensive treatments can be done in a single appointment.
ADULTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS
General anesthesia (GA) also offers significant advantages for adults. For instance, in patients where local anesthetic (“freezing”) simply does not work well, GA can potentially provide a pain-free experience. Furthermore, for individuals with special health care needs, GA is often the safest and most efficient way to achieve the necessary comfort and cooperation to complete essential dental care.