Serenity Sleep Dentistry is dedicated to providing comfortable and stress-free dental care to patients who experience a variety of complications in the dental chair. Our practice offers general anesthesia, to help our patients feel calm, comfortable, and relaxed during their dental appointments.
But who can benefit from sleep dentistry? In this article, we will explore some of the types of patients who may benefit from sleep dentistry.
Patients with Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a common condition that affects many people. This can cause them to feel nervous, stressed, or fearful before and during their dental appointments. For patients with dental anxiety, sleep dentistry can be an excellent option. Sleep dentistry can help them have a worry-free, and stress free experience while the doctor is able to perform interruption-free dentistry as the patient sleeps.
Patients with Sensitive Gag Reflexes
Some patients have an overly sensitive gag reflex, which can make dental procedures uncomfortable and difficult to tolerate. This can be especially problematic for patients who need to have impressions taken or have their teeth cleaned. Sleep dentistry helps put these patients to sleep eliminating any issues with their gag reflex, making it easier for the dentist to complete the necessary dental work.
Patients with Special Healthcare Needs
Patients with special needs, such as individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, may experience increased anxiety or difficulty staying still during dental procedures. Sleep dentistry can put these patients to sleep, ensuring that the necessary dental work is completed efficiently and safely.
Patients with a Low Pain Threshold
For patients with a low pain threshold, even minor dental procedures can be uncomfortable and stressful. Sleep dentistry can help these patients sleep and have a pain free experience, making it easier for them to tolerate dental procedures.
Patients with Busy Schedules
Many people have busy schedules and find it difficult to fit in dental appointments. Sleep dentistry can help these patients get the necessary dental work done quickly and efficiently. With sedation, multiple procedures can be completed in a single appointment, saving patients time and reducing the number of visits they need to make to the dentist.
Patients with Complex Dental Procedures
Patients who require complex dental procedures, such as full mouth reconstruction or dental implant placement, may benefit from sleep dentistry. Sedation can help these patients sleep comfortably throughout the procedure, which can take several hours to complete.
Conclusion
Sleep dentistry can be an excellent option for patients who experience dental anxiety, have sensitive gag reflexes, have special needs, have a low pain threshold, have busy schedules, or require complex dental procedures. At Serenity Sleep Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable and stress-free environment. If you are interested in learning more about sleep dentistry and how it can benefit you, please contact our office to schedule a consultation.
