It’s called “sleep dentistry” or IV Conscious Sedation, and it may well be the greatest advance ever made towards truly anxiety and pain-free dentistry procedures.

Dental appointments can cause anxiety for a variety of reasons. Previous bad physical or emotional experiences, such as pain, or even just the awkward position required to perform dental work leads many patients to avoid the dentists at all costs. We all have our own sense of personal space. And if hands and tools must enter the mouth, the feeling can get claustrophobic or worse. Fortunately, there’s an antidote to this anxiety.

Our pledge to you is to reduce the trigger points that raise anxiety through every aspect of the dental procedure. Our initial interview will not even involve a dental chair, just a comfortable environment to talk and gain trust. From this point to the point of treatment, your comfort will be handled by our empathetic and caring staff; they are dedicated to make the entire process anxiety free for you to receive the care you need.

Here’s some information about how sleep dentistry works: You’ll probably take a medication the night before your treatment visit. You’ll need a friend to help transport you to and from the office safely.

When you arrive for your appointment, you’ll be awake and feeling a little drowsy. Most importantly, you’ll be relaxed and anxiety free. After you arrive, you’ll receive some sedation medication (if you or a trusted “friend” desire to know more about the specifics, call our office and we’ll explain it all). The sedation medication will not put you to sleep, but you may very well fall asleep. Best of all, you will not remember the appointment. The medication induces a temporary amnesia effect.

While you’re in the chair, Dr. Wais and his staff monitor you constantly. You won’t be unconscious, you’ll just enjoy a soothing mental and emotional “distance” from the experience.

Next thing you’ll know, Dr. Wais is telling you the procedure is complete and it is time to go home.

If you’re considering sleep dentistry, it’s best to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Wais in his private office. No dental chairs, just a chance to discuss your concerns with Dr. Tom personally to see whether he can help you with your sleep/sedation dentistry needs. We take pride in your comfort. Discover how the Art of Dentistry with a Gentle Touch is different.

Call 480/391-0044 to schedule your interview or for more information.