Sleep Dentistry

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Sleep Dentistry

If you are one of those people who are afraid of going to the dentist, you are not alone. Did you know that more than 20% of patients with dental anxiety do not visit their dentist regularly, and up to 15% avoid dental care altogether?

We at Camden Family Dental believe dental care should be accessible to everyone, even those with dental fears. That is why we use innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology to ensure that our dental anxiety patients receive their treatment in a calm and relaxed environment and, more importantly, painlessly. One such globally-acknowledged and time-tested technique is sleep dentistry or conscious sedation. So let’s understand sleep dentistry and how it can help highly apprehensive or dental phobia patients.

What is Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry is a technique in which patients with dental anxiety or fears are administered pharmacological agents that make them tired. However, these patients are not entirely asleep; they are drowsy and can respond to the dentist’s instructions. The benefit of these sedative agents is that they make frightened patients relaxed and cooperative. Furthermore, patients do not remember anything about their procedure, making sleep dentistry an ideal treatment option for individuals who have had a bad previous dental treatment experience.

Who Can Benefit from Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry is a suitable treatment option for a variety of dental patients, such as those who:
  • Are you afraid of the dental office surroundings, dental equipment, or dental treatment in general
  • Those who have had a painful/ traumatic previous dental treatment experience
  • Highly uncooperative kids or adult patients
  • Mentally or physically challenged patients

Sleep Dentistry: How it is Done?

There are various levels of sleep dentistry or sedation. The first level is conscious sedation, in which we will administer nitrous oxide – also known as laughing gas – relax and calm our patients. This inhalation sedation is beneficial for patients who need to undergo short procedures. For highly anxious patients, the next level is oral sedation, in which we will ask them to take an oral sedative once the night before and once half an hour before their appointment. Oral sedation offers a longer-lasting sedative effect, and patients need to be accompanied or driven home under the care of a loved one.

Is Sleep Dentistry Safe?

Sleep dentistry is safe if a qualified and experienced dentist performs it. At Camden Family Dental, we have qualified dental professionals who have attained certification in sleep dentistry. Hence, you are in safe hands with us. So, book an appointment today and enjoy a safe, pain-free, and relaxing dental treatment experience at Camden Family Dental.

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