Sleep Dentistry Candidates

People who are anxious about visiting the dentist may be good sleep dentistry candidates.

2012-08-24

ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 24, 2012 (Press-News.org) People who are anxious about visiting the dentist may be good sleep dentistry candidates. However, sleep dentistry is not just for quelling anxiety or addressing dental phobias. In fact, sleep dentistry is ideal for a number of issues that can interfere with getting the general dental care you need and the cosmetic dental services you desire.

Who Benefits from Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry is an ideal solution for people who:

- Have had bad previous dental experiences
- Are sensitive to the sights, smells, or sounds of dental offices
- Experience anxiety or fear when visiting a dentist
- Have an over-active gag reflex
- Have sensitive teeth
- Fear needles or other dental instruments
- Require longer dental procedures

Sleep dentistry is a wonderful solution for these and many other issues, making it a worthwhile thing to discuss with your dentist before committing to any procedure.

Sleep Dentistry vs. Sedation Dentistry

Sleep dentistry is a misnomer as it implies you will be unconscious during your procedure. While a lapse in consciousness can be brought about by IV sedation, a number of health concerns and unnecessary risks come along with IV sedation, making some people very poor candidates for this.

Sedation dentistry is performed with oral sedatives or nitrous oxide. These methods allow you to achieve a completely relaxed and comfortable state without the risks of complete sedation. They also eliminate the use of needles.

With sedation dentistry, you will be comfortable enough to receive the most complex dental services, yet cognizant enough to respond to simple commands from your dentist. As a safer yet equally effective method, most people are good candidates for sedation dentistry.

If you live in or around Oakton, Fairfax, Reston, Alexandria, or Arlington, Northern Virginia, or in the Washington, D.C. area and would like to learn if you are a good candidate for sleep dentistry, please visit the website of Softouch Dental Care for more information at www.softouchdentalcare.com.

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