Sedation Dentistry – Convenient Sleep Dentistry Options in Brookfield and Milwaukee
If you've been hiding your smile, enduring oral pain, or putting off going to the dentist because you're too anxious or afraid, your life is about to change! Dr. Pamenter offers an exciting procedure called oral sedation. This quick, easy, and painless option allows you to not feel your dental treatment, making it possible to have multiple procedures completed in just one visit. Once you've experienced sedation, or sleep, dentistry at Dr Pamenter’s Milwaukee and Brookfield area practice, you'll never be afraid to go to the dentist again. Imagine being able to smile with confidence and chew your food without pain. No wonder so many patients say, "Sedation dentistry changed my life."
What is sedation, or sleep, dentistry?
Sedation dentistry allows patients who are fearful of visiting the dentist to take a small pill prior to their arrival at the office so that they are relaxed and at ease during their dental treatments. Sedation dentistry at our Milwaukee area practice safely ensures that you will be unable to recall the details of your treatment.
Because most patients who opt for sedation dentistry sleep throughout their treatment, the technique is also commonly referred to as sleep dentistry. However, you will not be unconscious during treatment. Rather, you will be in a deeply relaxed state and will be unable to feel any pain. This allows Dr. Pamenter to perform multiple procedures in a single convenient visit. While you are under sedation, your vital signs will be carefully monitored.
How long do the effects of sedation dentistry last?
The medication you are prescribed can last from two to six hours, depending on the number of treatments you will be receiving and other needs. As a result, you will need someone to accompany you on your visit.
Who is sedation dentistry appropriate for?
Many patients can benefit from the relaxing effects of sedation dentistry. The best candidates for sleep dentistry at our Milwaukee area practice in Brookfield are individuals who:
- Are afraid of the dentist or dental treatment
- Have sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb
- Have had a negative dental experience
- Are embarrassed about their dental condition
- Have complex problems but limited time for treatment
