Sleep through your next dental appointment! Sedation Dentistry

Even with the latest technology that makes modern dentistry more gentle than ever before, many people are still aprehensive about going to the dentist. There are a lot of reasons for this apprehension. Some people have medical conditions or a low threshold for pain. Others fear needles. And then there are those people who just fear going to the dentist, period. Unfortunately some

But visiting Glendale Family Dental Care with sedation dentistry can help. Sleep Dentistry places you in a relaxed state of complete sedation. This means you'll have little or no memory of having any dental work done. Furthermore, you will have minimal if any pain or discomfort. Which makes Sleep Dentistry an easy, safe and effective way to provide patients who have dentalphobia with the dentistry they need to keep their teeth healthy and beautiful.

Sleep Dentistry is not only for people that fear going to the dentist. Anybody can experience the benefits of Sleep Dentistry. Sedation allows patients to have more dental work done in a single appointment. Often treatment that would require five appointments or more can be performed in one single appointment. This means less interruptions to your daily life.

Glendale Family Dental Care treats some of their patients with illnesses like Downsyndrom and Cerebral Palsy with sleep dentistry.

Nobody enjoys going to the dentist and what could make your next dental visit more pleasant than being able to sleep through it.

We offer different levels of sedation depending on your needs:

Light Sedation:
Nitrous Oxide

Light sedation is achieved through the use of a gas called Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas. The gas is mixed with oxygen and is inhaled through a small mask placed over your nose.

The Benefits Include:

• It's free! We offer complimentary nitrous oxide to any of our patients
• It is extremely safe
• It wears off quickly so there is no need for someone to drive you home from your appointment
• The doctor can accuratly control the level of sedation

Moderate Sedation:
Benzodiazepines

Moderate sedation is achieved through the use of pills that are in the drug family called Benzodiazepines. A drug that many people are familiar with from this family is Valium. They produce a feeling of relaxation and drowsiness.

The Benefits Include:

• They place you in a very relaxed state
• They cause drowsiness enabling most patients to doze off during the appointment
• Most patients have little or no memory of the appointment
• They work as a mild anesthetic to aid pain control

Deep Sedation (IV):
Intravenous Sedation

Deep sedation is achieved through the use of an IV administering a sedative directly to your blood stream. It produces a profound state of relaxation and it can be used to sedate patients to a point where they are completely unaware of the dentistry performed. Dr. Kasch is among the members of the small prestigious group of Oregon dentists that are qualified and licensed to perform this type of advanced sedation.

The Benefits Include:

1. The doctor is able to control the level of sedation very accurately
2. Deep sedation can safely be achieved
3. The patient will have virtually no memory of the dental treatment
4. It is a superior sedation technique for long appointments
5. It is a superior sedation technique for patients with very high fear
6. It works as a moderate anesthetic to aid pain control
7. It can be used to administer long-lasting drugs for post-operative pain control

Who can benefit from sedation dentistry?

Adults who have:

• High fear
• Had traumatic dental experiences
• Difficulty getting numb
• A bad gag reflex
• Very sensitive teeth
• Limited time to complete their dental care
• Complex dental problems

Adults who:

• Hate needles and shots
• Hate noises, smells and tastes associated with dental care
• Are afraid & embarrassed about their teeth

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will I feel any pain or discomfort?
A: You will have minimal if any discomfort.

Q: Will I be unconscious?
A: You will be sedated to a point where you are very relaxed and able to fall asleep.

Q: Will I be monitored?
A: Yes, with equipment similar to that used in a hospital for monitoring vital signs and one of our team members is always with you during your appointment.

Q: How long will I be sedated?
A: Depending on your needs, from 2-6 hours.

Q: Will someone need to accompany me?
A: Yes, you will need someone to accompany you to and from the appointment.

 
Call today to set up an initial examination
at no charge (FREE). 

We Help Kids with Dentistry and Special needs Dentistry:
CROWNS & BRIDGES
Pedodontics (Childrens Dentistry)
Orthodontics (Braces)
and IV Conscious Sedation Dentistry
 
Glendale Office
(Serving LA Area and Southern California)
(818) 549-2227

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