What's holding you back? People have lots of reasons for neglecting or delaying dental procedures, from nervousness about dental instruments to embarrassment about long ignored dental problems. But neglecting your dental health can ruin a beautiful smile - and may even lead to serious complications. Today, the widespread availability of safe, effective sedation dentistry means that there's no reason to put off treatment any longer. It's a proven method. Sedation techniques have been used successfully for decades by M.D. anesthesiologists around the world. They are now being used in dental offices with outstanding results.

Of course, your dental work may be covered by your insurance. Additionally many medical plans will cover the cost of sedation. Pleasant Dreams Dental Centers participating dentists can help you with any financial questions about your treatment or insurance coverage.

Preperation is easy. Your Pleasant Dreams Dental Center dentist will advise you on how to prepare for your sedation and dental work. Usually, it's as easy as not eating a large meal before your treatment.

What are you waiting for? Just as your dentist for more information. He or she will be happy to answer your questions about sedation dentistry and set up an appointment if you decide it's right for you.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry means that you will be sedated during your dental treatment. Sedation is provided by either a sedation dentist or an M.D. anesthesiologist who works side-by-side with the dentist during your care. All of your dental treatment is performed while you are in a safe, painless, twilight sedation.

Sedation dentistry at Pleasant Dreams Dental Centers is performed in state-of-the-art dental offices. Dr. Perry is your local Pleasant Dreams Dental Dentist.

The result is that you feel no anxiety, no fear, no pain, and then wake up after the work is completed. In less than an hour you are ready to leave the office. And best of all, you feel like you had a pleasant nap with little or no memory of the dental appointment. It's safe, it's effective, and it makes possible the care that you so desperately need.

All types of dentistry can be done while you are sedated, from simple cleanings to complete smile makeovers. It's not just the dentistry that you need; it's also the cosmetic dentistry that can make for beautiful and healthy smiles.

And it's not just about helping fearful patients. For those who want to avoid the inconvenience of scheduling multiple regular dental appointments, or those who simply find it difficult to sit for long appointments, sedation dentistry is the answer because all your dentistry can be completed in only one or two appointments.

How can Sedation Dentistry help you?

Sedation Dentistry is the answer if you have:

• Fear and anxiety about going to the dentist.
• Difficulty getting numb by regular 'Novocaine'.
• Uncontrollable gagging
• Difficulty sitting still for a long time.
• Time constraints making multiple dental appointments difficult to schedule.
• Fear of injections and needles
• Fear of the feeling and noise from the dental drill.
• Your safety and comfort is our first concern.
• Combine all appointments into fewer visits.
• Dental care while you are comfortably sedated.
• The highest infection control standards.
• Variety of payment options available.
• Dentistry for all ages.

Sedation

If you've been hiding your smile, putting up with pain, or putting off going to the dentist because you're too anxious or afraid, your life is about to change! New and safe sedation techniques mean you can have years of dental treatments done quickly, with no discomfort while you sleep.

Cosmetics

Now a movie star smile is as close as your mirror. Starting with healthy teeth and gums, we can greatly improve your smile through porcelain restorations, veneers, whitening, and other state-of-the-art treatments.

Implants

For those who wish to replace missing teeth, dental implants may be an effective solution. Implants act as the artificial root to which new teeth are attached.

Periodontal Disease

Unhealthy gums are a red flag, warning of future tooth loss and the potential for stroke and heart disease. A periodontal assessment is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.

Who is a candidate for Sedation Dentistry?

Is it right for me?

If you are anxious or concerned about visiting a dentist, sedation dentistry is a great choice. Your dentist can answer any questions you may have about this easy and painless treatment option.

People who have...

• Simple anxiety or extreme fear about going to the dentist and a wish to be sedated.
• Hate the noise, smell, feel of the dental drill.
• Embarrassment about the extent of their dental problems brought about by fear.
• Hate getting the 'Novocaine' shot at the dentist.
• Difficulty getting numb.
• Time constraints that would be helped by having longer dental appointments where more treatment is accomplished at each visit.
• Severe gag reflex.
• Very sensitive teeth.
• Children who are too anxious to sit still.
• Handicapped individuals who have difficulty holding still for dental treatment.