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What Is Sleep Dentistry?
At Troy Periodontics, Dr. Mahogany Miles specializes in sleep dentistry, helping patients with dental anxiety feel completely at ease during treatment. This approach is ideal for those who fear dental procedures or have low pain tolerance. Using advanced sedation techniques, including gas anesthesia, we ensure a pain-free, stress-free experience while keeping you relaxed and comfortable throughout your visit.
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Is Sleep Dentistry Right for You?
Sleep dentistry is a great option for patients with specific needs or concerns. Dr. Mahogany Miles may recommend sedation if you:
- Experience severe dental anxiety or fear
- Require a complex dental procedure
- Struggle with TMJ or have difficulty keeping your mouth open
- Have sensitive teeth or an overactive gag reflex
Types of Sleep Dentistry
At Troy Periodontics, we offer various sleep dentistry options to suit your needs and ensure a comfortable experience. Dr. Mahogany Miles will discuss the best sedation option for you during your consultation based on your level of anxiety and the procedure complexity.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Nitrous oxide creates a calm, relaxing experience to ease any nerves during your dental procedure. It’s a safe and effective choice for both adults and children. The effects wear off quickly, and you can drive home after the procedure, as the gas is flushed from your system with oxygen. Some benefits include:
- Safe for all ages
- Fast-acting and effective
- Wears off quickly
- Pain relief during treatment
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation involves taking a pill an hour before your procedure to help you relax. The level of sedation can range from minimal to moderate, depending on the procedure and your anxiety. Since you may feel drowsy or sluggish for several hours, you’ll need someone to drive you home afterward and stay with you for the rest of the day. It’s important to disclose all medications and medical conditions before the procedure for your safety.
Preparing for Your Sleep Dentistry Appointment
Before your appointment, Dr. Mahogany Miles and our team will provide clear instructions based on the sedation method you’ve chosen. If you're receiving oral sedation, arrive one hour early for the medication and monitoring. For nitrous oxide, we will ensure you're properly sedated before starting the treatment. Throughout the process, our team will monitor your vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
FAQ’s
Sleep dentistry is a safe and effective option for providing sedation during dental procedures. Dr. Mahogany Miles, with her extensive training in sedation dentistry, ensures that the medications used are carefully administered and monitored for your safety. You can feel confident that your comfort and well-being will be prioritized throughout your procedure, with close monitoring to prevent any complications.
Nitrous oxide works quickly, and its effects wear off as soon as the gas is no longer administered, allowing you to feel normal shortly after the procedure. However, oral sedation has a longer-lasting effect, so you’ll need more recovery time. If you’ve received oral sedation, it’s essential to rest the remainder of the day and avoid driving until the sedative fully wears off.
The cost of sedation dentistry varies based on the type of sedation required and the specifics of your treatment. During your consultation, Dr. Mahogany Miles will provide a personalized cost estimate. We also recommend checking with your insurance provider to see if they offer coverage for sedation services.
Many dental insurance plans do not cover sedation dentistry as it is often considered an elective service. However, it’s still worth checking with your provider to see if part of the cost may be covered. We can help you explore payment options or help you create a plan to manage out-of-pocket costs.
Yes, sedation dentistry can be beneficial for children with dental anxiety, phobias, or difficulty sitting still during procedures. However, it is important for parents to discuss the option with Dr. Mahogany Miles during their consultation to determine if sedation is appropriate for their child.
If you undergo oral sedation for your procedure, you should not drive afterward. Make arrangements for a responsible adult to accompany you and drive you home. Children who receive sedation should also have a responsible adult with them for safety.