Also referred to as sleep dentistry, sedation dentistry is the answer for people who avoid going to the dentist due to their own apprehensiveness and fear. At Laurel, Maryland’s Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Daniel Melnick and his team are pioneers in the field of sedation dentistry. One of the clinic’s core values is making their patients feel as comfortable and at ease as possible.

Thirty to fifty percent of the population doesn’t receive regular dental care because of anxiety issues related to dentists’ offices. Unfortunately, this neglect and lack of care will amplify dental problems that could have been avoided. Sedation dentistry, however, is pain-free dentistry.

The day of your procedure, you can’t eat anything beforehand. Upon arriving at the offices, Dr. Melnick and his team determine the length of the procedure and the necessary level of sedation. Most patients will be awake during this process, they’ll just be in a more relaxed state due to the pain medication. Another benefit is that procedures tend to go faster due to the patient’s calmer state of mind. Many resources exist to help you learn more about the advantages of this type of dentistry. Better yet, please contact Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry to schedule a free consultation, and we will walk you through all of the possibilities.