Cochran Dental Care
7283 Carnelian St.
Alta Loma, CA 91701
909.987.6268
Sedation dentistry vs. sleep dentistry
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Sedation dentistry involves the administration of a sedative, which you take at home about one hour before your dental appointment. During the procedure, you'll be in a deeply relaxed state, although you'll be able to respond. After the procedure, you'll wake feeling refreshed, with very little memory of what was done. The sedative lasts about six hours.
Sleep dentistry requires an anesthesiologist (a doctor who has specialized in anesthesia), or a nurse anesthetist, who likewise has done advanced training in anesthesia. He or she determines the correct dosage, administers your anesthesia, and monitors your vital signs throughout your dental procedure(s). You will be unconscious, asleep and unable to respond. When Dr. Cochran has finished working, the anesthesiologist or anesthetist will stay with you until you are fully awake and alert again.
You will need a pre-arranged ride home, as you will still be too groggy to drive safely.
Both procedures are safe, but must be administered by specially trained medical personnel. Sleep dentistry is typically used when the procedure is especially complex, painful, or when the patient has an unusually severe phobia of dental procedures, noises or surgery.
Sedation dentistry and sleep dentistry are excellent ways to alleviate the trauma of dental work. Dental anxiety is a common problem for many people. Also, sedation and sleep dentistry are excellent ways to undergo numerous dental procedures all during the course of one day, as opposed to repeated appointments.
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If you are concerned about your visit to the dentist and have anxiety, sedation dentistry may be for you. Dr. Cochran has had dental training at the Las Vegas Institute (LVI). At that top-notch school he became qualified in the practice of sleep and sedation dentistry. During your initial consultation, you can ask him anything about it, and he’ll give you clear and understandable answers.
If you live in the Alta Loma, CA area, and are interested in sleep or sedation dentistry, please contact Dr. Cochran today.
Cochran Dental Care
7283 Carnelian St.
Alta Loma, CA 91701
