Relaxation Techniques

Sleep Dentistry

Sleep Dentistry is designed for patients who dread going to the dentist. Many people feel afraid or uncomfortable when they are placed in vulnerable positions—like the dental chair—and may experience dental anxiety as a result. Sleep Dentistry is an option for patients who fear dental procedures, fear needles, have difficulty with their gag reflex, have very sensitive teeth, or have difficulty becoming numb from oral injections. Even though you are not technically asleep, many people recall the experience as seeming to be asleep.

Inhalation Sedation, or Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen, is the most common sedation technique and is also known as "laughing gas". Inhalation Sedation is a preferable option as patients recover quickly and may leave the dental office alone, and immediately resume their daily activities.

Anxious or dental-phobic people find that Sleep Dentistry offers a perfect solution for maintaining good dental health while being in a totally relaxed state. Sleep Dentistry ensures that patients experience no pain or anxiety during their dental procedures, and prevents emergencies that could occur as a result of such anxiety, such as fainting.

Dental Anxiety Self Test

Nitrous oxide can help you if you anxious, have an overactive gag reflex, help control pain. It can be used when we give injections to help you through this procedure to make it more comfortable for you.

It can not be used if you are pregnant, too young to understand the procedure or if you are uncomfortable with something around your nose. Remember to have an empty stomach or no heavy meals two hours before use.