Sleep Dentistry

Many people get nervous and anxious about their visit to our dental clinic for their treatment. But fret not - our sleep dentistry helps you overcome all the fears about your dental procedure and ensures that you stay calm and comfortable throughout the treatment. Nowadays, sleep dentistry has become an immensely popular dental service worldwide.

Our Anesthesiologist - Dr. Jay Patel

Dr. Jay Patel has earned his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He has worked on well over 1500 cases involving sedation of varying degrees and a broad spectrum of patients. He currently works with some of the top dentists in New Jersey, New York, and has proven to be invaluable in overcoming the dental phobia of numerous patients, especially young ones.

Our Anesthesiologist- Dr. Elisabeth Goldstein 

Dr. Elisabeth Goldstein is a board-certified physician anesthesiologist and has 15 years of training. She got her graduation degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has a specialization in pediatric anesthesia from New York University.

Dr. Goldstein is the founder of Concierge Sedation Associates, an anesthesia practice committed to providing hospital-grade anesthetic care in the dental office setting in the NJ and NY areas.

What is Sleep Dentistry?

Sleep dentistry or conscious sedation is a procedure where we use a sedative or combination of sedatives after the consultation with our anesthesiologist to help you relax for your dental appointment. Our anesthesiologist proposes different approaches that reduce your pain sensitivity as well as anxiety during the procedure. Your dental visit becomes less fearful and more relaxing.  

What are the Types of Conscious Sedation?

Minimal Sedation

Minimal or anxiolysis sedation is where you are conscious and able to respond to us, but at the same time, you feel calm and composed.

Moderate Sedation

Moderate sedation makes you feel sleepy and responsive. It makes you fade in and out of consciousness while we treat your teeth.

Deep Sedation

In deep sedation, you are mostly asleep and can be woken if required.

How Does Sleep Dentistry Feel?

Sleep dentistry intends to put you at ease throughout the treatment. After discussing a suitable form of sedation with our anesthesiologist and administering the sedation, you feel relaxed, calm, and groggy. It takes away all the stress and anxiety concerning the treatment.

Here is how you may feel after we administer you the common forms of sedation:

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

This type of sedation may make you feel as if you are smelling grapes or any other fruit. You feel very calm, comfortable, and relaxed. Some patients also feel tingling in their legs and arms and experience a euphoric feeling. This sedation slows your time of reaction and reduces your sensitivity to pain.

Oral Sedation Dentistry

It gives you a deeper sense of relief and relaxation. In most cases, you feel drowsy and also have difficulty speaking. It dulls your coordination and reflexes and also makes you feel heavy. You may also feel time passing faster.

IV Sedation

Our anesthesiologist may suggest IV sedation for a more time-consuming or serious procedure. This sedation gives you a deeper sense of sedation than the other two forms. You may experience a deep state of relaxation as well as difficulty staying awake. Unlike general anesthesia, you are still conscious but do not feel the pain at all. 

Please reach out to our dental practice in Flanders, NJ, to have a consultation with our dentists. Please call Dentist in Flanders NJ at (973) 370-8917 or schedule an online consultation, and we'll guide you further.