Specialist: Sleep or Sedation Dentistry

For nervous adults, being put to sleep for dental treatment can make the experience far more comfortable and stress-free. Sedation or general anesthesia helps eliminate anxiety, fear and discomfort, allowing patients to relax fully or sleep through the procedure without distress. This can be especially helpful for those with dental phobia, sensitive gag reflexes, or difficulty sitting still for long periods. 

For young children, sedation for dental treatment can make care safer and less frightening. Young children may not understand what is happening or be able to stay still, and anesthesia allows procedures to be completed without fear, pain or traumatic memories. It helps protect them from stress and reduces the risk of sudden movement during treatment, allowing the dentist to complete necessary care efficiently in one visit. This gentle approach can support a more positive long-term relationship with dental care as children grow. 
 

When patients need a lot of work done, sedation allows everything to be completed safely and efficiently in fewer visits. While asleep, patients remain completely still and relaxed, which helps the dentist focus on thorough, high-quality care without interruptions from anxiety or fatigue. This approach can reduce overall treatment time, minimize stress on you, and lower the emotional burden of returning for multiple long appointments. 

For people with medical compromise, being put to sleep for dental care can provide added safety and stability during complex treatment. Anesthesia allows vital signs to be closely monitored while reducing physical stress, pain, and anxiety that could otherwise worsen underlying conditions. Completing treatment in a controlled setting in fewer visits can help limit fatigue, minimize achy joints, diminish medical risk while allowing the dental team to work efficiently and carefully. 

Regardless of your age, if you suffer from dental anxiety, anesthesia specialists can help you undergo dental treatment calmly and comfortably. For patients with significant dental fear or past traumatic experiences, sedation can prevent panic, distress, and discomfort, allowing treatment to proceed safely. Minimal stress keeps you healthy, allows the team to complete treatment in fewer visits and rebuilds confidence in dentistry. 

Being sedated once doesn't mean you will have to have all your dental care with a sedation specialist. We offer you options to make you feel your best. If a particular procedure or appointment causes you undue sleepless nights, speak to us about how we can best help. Having the specialist in the office makes access easy and you have the comfort of knowing your usual team is still taking care of you.