Oakland sleep dentistry does not necessarily require the use of general anesthesia. Where general anesthesia puts the patient into a shallow comatose state, sleep dentistry, in many cases, only sedates the patient enough to induce a deep sleep or even just a deep relaxation. With this method they may receive the needed treatment without being aware of it and yet not have to endure the long term side effects associated with general anesthesia.

Sleep dentistry allows these patients to avoid the exact situations that trigger the anxieties; having to sit back in the dentist’s chair, looking up into the bright exam light while listening to the buzz and whir of the dental tools. Patients with anxiety issues are normally amazed when they awaken to find they have been through an entire Oakland sleep dentistry procedure and are done and ready to leave.

Oakland sleep dentistry makes regular dental maintenance possible for people who were never able to endure the procedures before. As with any medical procedure, you should investigate all of your options before deciding if sedation dentistry is right for you.

We here at Oakland Sleep Dentistry try very hard to answer any questions you may have about sleep dentistry and sleep dentists in the Oakland area. If you find yourself with more questions, dig into out archives or contact us and we will do our best to get you an answer. Many questions, however, are patient specific and would be best discussed with your sleep dentist.

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