When a patient shows signs of severe anxiety or a “dental phobia” that may interfere with dental treatment, the dentist may choose to exercise the option of sedation. This is known as “Sleep Dentistry.” This helps the patient to calm down and relax in order to achieve the best results for his or her own oral health.

The Amazing Smiles dental office recognizes the usefulness of sleep dentistry in exceptional situations. However, the team of dentists at Amazing Smiles is very judicious and conservative in their approach towards sleep dentistry. It is not a “cure for all ills” that should be used on every patient.

At the Amazing Smiles office, every effort is made to make the patient feel comfortable and cheerful from the word go. The environment is peaceful and gentle so that it may have a soothing effect on the patient. Some amount of anxiety is natural at the outset, and the dentist will handle it with empathy and patience. Once all the doubts and concerns of the patients are addressed, in most cases, they start feeling better and are ready for the dental procedure.

But in the case where the anxiety or stress levels are too high, Amazing Smiles is fully equipped to handle such a case very scientifically. Most conservative approaches to sedation are used to ensure that the desired results are achieved with minimal sedation. Therefore, sleep dentistry is managed at Amazing Smiles in a very responsible and scientific manner. The patient’s safety and health is the overriding concern, and every decision is taken after careful evaluation of the patient’s present condition and past medical history.

Dr. Brian Huang is a dentist anesthesiologist who can provide you with comfortable anesthesia specially catered to your child’s individual needs. He has completed a two-year residency training program for dental anesthesia at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is qualified to manage dental patients from 2 years old to patients with serious medical conditions.