Auburn Family Dentistry — Sleep Dentistry near Fort Wayne, Indiana — David Painter, DDS

I.V. Sleep Dentistry Oral Sleep Dentistry

Imagine what it would be like to receive dental care without feeling nervous about pain and discomfort. With sleep dentistry, most patients are relaxed and don't feel any pain during their procedure. Furthermore, most sleep dentistry patients have little or no memory of the experience. If you have been avoiding getting dental work done because the thought of going to the dentist causes feelings of fear and anxiety, sedation dentistry or I.V. sleep dentistry may be right for you. At Auburn Family Dentistry, near Fort Wayne, Indiana, we offer patients the option of having their dental procedures performed under conscious sleep or I.V. sleep.

• I.V. Sleep Dentistry
• Oral Sleep Dentistry

You have asked for it and now you can get it - I.V. sleep dentistry - at Auburn Family Dentistry, near Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Painter is one of the few general dentists in Indiana permitted for I.V. sleep (Light Parental Conscious Sedation Permit). I.V. sleep is a controllable and predictable sleep method for patients desiring a sedation appointment.

I.V. sleep is ideal for those patients who may be anxious or fearful of having dental work performed. I.V. sleep produces a deep state of relaxation, akin to sleep, during which patients can respond to directions. Most patients report experiencing no pain during their dental procedures performed while under I.V. sedation. This sedative also has an amnesic effect, and most patients recall little of their experience in the dental chair. This form of sleep dentistry is very safe, and allows those who would otherwise avoid the dentist to get necessary work done.

For many patients, nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is sufficient to bring relaxation and mild sleep. This sleep dentistry option is available upon request. For those patients who are very pain sensitive or otherwise fearful of having dental work performed, Dr. Painter can prescribe an oral sedative. This pill is taken at our dental office on the day of your procedure. This type of sleep produces a deep state of relaxation, akin to sleep, during which patients are still able to respond to directions. Most patients report experiencing no pain during procedures performed while under oral sedation. This sedative also has an amnesic effect, and most patients recall little of their experience in the dental chair. This form of sleep dentistry is very safe, and it allows those who would otherwise avoid the dentist to get necessary work done.

To learn more about sleep dentistry, including I.V. sleep, contact Auburn Family Dentistry, near Fort Wayne, Indiana, today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Patient Testimonial:
"I no longer fear the dentist. I am now never afraid to smile and I have much more confidence when speaking with a group."
- Janet Y.