Sleep Dentistry
Does the thought of the dentist make your heart race? You're not alone. At Inspire Dental in Tigard, Oregon, sleep dentistry helps you relax through your treatment so you can finally get the care you've been putting off.
What is Sleep Dentistry?
Sleep dentistry uses medicine to help you feel calm and drowsy during dental treatment. At Inspire Dental, we offer IV sedation. The medicine goes in through a thin tube placed in a vein in your arm or hand, and it starts working within minutes.
You'll be so relaxed that the visit seems to fly by, and most patients remember little or nothing afterward. It isn't the same as general anesthesia in a hospital. You breathe on your own, and the level of sedation is adjusted just for you.
Is Sleep Dentistry Right for You?
Sleep dentistry may be a good fit if you:
Feel anxious or scared about dental visits
Have a strong gag reflex
Have a hard time getting numb
Need a longer procedure, like wisdom teeth removal or dental implants
Want to get several treatments done in one visit
Find it hard to sit still in the dental chair
How Sleep Dentistry Helps
A Calm, Comfortable Visit: Instead of feeling tense the whole time, you rest easy while we take care of your smile.
Fewer Appointments: Because you're relaxed, we can often get more done in one visit, so you spend less time coming back.
Care You Stop Putting Off: When fear is out of the way, it's easier to fix small problems before they become big, painful, and costly ones.
Safety and Aftercare
Your safety comes first. Before your visit, we review your health history and any medications you take. During IV sedation, our team watches your breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels the entire time.
Before Your Visit: We'll tell you when to stop eating and drinking beforehand. Please follow these instructions closely.
Bring a Driver: You'll need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for the rest of the day.
Take It Easy: Plan to rest at home. Don't drive, go to work, or make big decisions until the next day.
Feeling Groggy Is Normal: Most people feel like themselves again by the next day.
The Inspire Dental Difference
IV sedation at Inspire Dental is provided by Dr. Marcus Hwang, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon trained in both dentistry and medicine. Anesthesia is a core part of an oral surgeon's training, and our team includes a nationally certified dental anesthesia assistant. Just as important, we will never judge you for how long it's been since your last visit.
If fear has kept you away from the dentist, let's change that together. Contact Inspire Dental in Tigard, OR today to ask about sleep dentistry.
