What is sleep dentistry, and why would a pediatric dentist recommend it?
Occasionally, a pediatric dentist will recommend that a child undergo sedation to safely and comfortably allow all proposed dental treatment to take place. Rest assured, our dentists are specially trained in the safe administration of pediatric dental care under general anesthesia, and during these procedures, are accompanied by registered nurses and anesthesiologists, and state-of-the-art technology. Our dentists perform sleep dentistry in a safe, comfortable environment: one of our three AAHC-accredited outpatient surgery centers. We will only ever perform these procedures in our surgical centers to ensure the best outcome for your child.
Your child may fall under this category if:
- He/she is not relaxed or calm enough for treatment to be performed safely.
- He/she needs a large amount of restorative work that can best be done in one long appointment.
- He/she needs extractions or other treatment that might be hard for the child to tolerate while awake.
- He/she has a disability that limits the child’s ability to understand directions and be treated safely.
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