Sedation Dentistry

Sleep Dentistry in the Evanston-Wilmette area

Sedation dentistry is a popular and safe way of being comfortable while having your dental work done. Many people avoid dental visits because of dental anxiety. They may dread the pain associated with dental work, or have had a difficult dental experience in the past that keeps them from wanting to go again. If this describes how you have felt about dental visits, then dental sedation may be a smart choice for you.

Sedation dentistry allows you to retain consciousness while experiencing dental work in a state of deep relaxation. Because some patients even fall asleep during dental sedation from being so relaxed, it is sometimes called “sleep dentistry”. Imagine catching up on sleep and getting dental work done at the same time.

Sedation Dentistry Process

The process of sedation dentistry is simple and safe. An hour before your appointment, you will take a small pill containing a safe, quick-acting sedative with virtually no side effects. Because it makes you drowsy, though, you are required to be driven to your appointment by someone. Upon arrival, you’ll be comfortably situated in a room where your vitals will be monitored during the entire visit. Once you are completely relaxed, Dr. Mantis and his highly trained team will complete your dental work. Depending on the amount you received, the sedative will wear off in two to six hours. Then your companion may drive you home so you can enjoy the rest of your day without pain or grogginess.

One of the greatest advantages of sleep dentistry is its efficiency. Because dental sedation makes you so comfortable, you can have up to six times more dental work done than in a regular visit. This is ideal for someone with a busy schedule. Call our Wilmette, Illinois sedation dentistry office today and request sedation dentistry to maximize your time and minimize your anxiety at the dentist.