It’s called sleep dentistry (performed by a specially trained dentist called a sedation dentist), and it may well be the greatest advance ever made towards truly pain-free and anxiety free dentistry procedures.
For a lot of people, the unpleasantness of a dental appointment isn’t so much fear as it is stress from that "in-your-face" aspect of the procedure.
We all have our own sense of personal space. And when hands and tools enter the mouth, as they must, the feeling can get downright claustrophobic. Fortunately, there’s an antidote to this problem, anxiety free dentistry!
Here’s how sleep dentistry works
After an initial consultation with a sleep dentist you’ll take a medication just before your next visit. You’ll need a friend to help transport you to and from the office safely.
When you arrive for your appointment you’ll be awake, but drowsy. Most important, you’ll be relaxed and anxiety free. While you’re in the chair, the sleep dentist and sleep dentistry team monitors you closely. You won’t be unconscious, you’ll just enjoy a soothing mental and emotional "distance" from the goings on.
Next thing you’ll know, your sleep dentist is telling you the procedure is complete and it is time to go home - thanks to anxiety-free sleep dentistry.
by Internet Dental Alliance
