FAQ
- How does sedation dentistry work differently than other dentistry?
- You are sedated and completely comfortable while being cared for by a highly trained sedation dentist. Your level of sedation is monitored and adjusted throughout your dental appointment so that you have no pain or awareness and little or no memory of the procedure when it's over.
- Will I need to be accompanied by someone to and from my dental appointment?
- Yes, someone must bring you to the office and take you home at the end of your appointment. At home you will relax and rest comfortably for the rest of the day.
- How long will I be sedated?
- It depends on the extent of your dental treatment. It can be as short as 1 hour or as long as 3 to 4 hours. Your dentist will tell you the details of your treatment and the length of time needed to complete it.
- Do you take Medicaid?
- Unfortunately, our Affiliates do not accept Medicaid. But there may be other options such as financing available to you.
- Do you take Medicare?
- Our Affiliates do not accept Medicare. But there may be other options such as financing available to you.
- What insurance(s) do you take?
- Each of our practices is independent and makes their own determinations as to which plans they work with. However, most of them will work with your insurance company to maximize you benefits.
- Is it a pill or a needle?
- That is completely up to you and the dentist.
- How much does it cost?
- Costs will vary according to the treatment you may need. The dentist will discuss with you once they know what work may need to be done.
- What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry means that you will be sedated during your dental treatment. 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. We have carefully chosen sedation dentists who work in their own offices and provide sedation dental care.
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 me?
Sedation Dentistry is the answer if you have:
- Fear and anxiety about going to the dentist.
- Difficulty getting numb by regular 'Novocain'.
- 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.
