Q. What is Sleep Dentistry?
A. Sleep Dentistry lets you totally relax during your visit so years of dental treatment can be done in one or two appointments.
Q. Will I really be totally relaxed?
A. You’ll receive just enough sedation so that you’ll be completely unaware of the treatment, as if you were asleep.
Q. Will I remember anything?
A. At the end of the treatment, you’ll have little or no memory of what was accomplished.
Q. Will I feel any pain?
A. Most patients experience no discomfort whatsoever during treatment and feel surprisingly good afterwards.
Q. What treatments can I have under sedation?
A. We can do it all—implants, dentures, cosmetic treatments, crowns, even gum surgery.
Q. Is Sedation Dentistry safe for me?
A. Oral Sedation Dentistry protocols have been used safely for 30 years. We’ll review your health history and monitor you closely while under sedation.
Q. Will my insurance cover it?
A. We’ll review your coverage and, if necessary, make financial arrangements so you get the care you need.
Q. How do I choose the right sedation dentist?
A. Ensure the dentist is Board Certified to perform Oral Conscious Sedation. This ensures that the dentist has the appropriate education and is licensed under the State Board of Examiners. Just as important is experience—how many sedation cases has the dentist performed? Experience means the dentist has the additional knowledge that a classroom may not provide. This will make your visit comfortable, effective and safe.
Q. What last piece of advice do you have? Remember, you’re not alone. We’ve helped many patients just like you. Dr. Poitras will sit with you and answer all your questions. Dr. Poitras offers safe and effective sedation dentistry to put even the most fearful patients at ease. Once your procedure begins, you can literally lean back and relax with the knowledge that Dr. Poitras and his staff are going to take exceptional care of you.
Call our office for more information or a free brochure about Sedation Dentistry.
Mark A. Poitras, DDS practices preventative, cosmetic, implant and sedation dentistry in Valencia at 28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 220 and can be reached at 661-775-8822. You may also visit 19310 Avenue of the Oaks in Santa Clarita by calling 661-251-0700.