Sleep Dentistry San Francisco
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When it comes to sleep dentistry, San Francisco residents have plenty of options. Dental care can now be fearless for patients, providing everyone who normally would avoid the dentist’s chair the opportunity to take proper care of their teeth once and for all. Below is some basic information on the sleep dentistry procedure, including what exactly it can treat and where you can find its services in the great city of San Francisco.
Understanding Sleep Dentistry, San Francisco Style
Since San Francisco is always a city on the edge of innovation and technology, it is no wonder that this progressive region has already cornered the west coast market in sleep dentistry. In fact, patients can feel as confident going in for such a style of procedure as they would the regular dentist, the risks have become so low and convenient.
Patients have been sedated for various medical procedures for years, and only recently has the dental industry caught on. Why endure needless pain when you can remain relaxed and comfortable while your teeth are repaired and restored to their original glory? Since dental work is associated with much more pain than a traditional doctor’s visit, only about 50 percent of the population goes to the dentist regularly. Thanks to sleep dentistry, San Francisco is helping to make that number change.
Sleep dentistry was previously reserved only for major procedures such as wisdom teeth removal. Now it can be used with most, if not all procedures, depending upon the dentist you choose.
In San Francisco, some dental offices use an oral sedation. Many patients who fear pain and physical trauma are also phobic when it comes to needles, which discounts the value of sedation dentistry. Instead, sleep is induced with a simple pill. The pills are of advantage to the dentists themselves as well, since oral sedation lasts longer and more work is able to be completed in a single visit. Also, the pills take longer to work its way out of a body’s system, allowing patients to have a more adequate recovery time pain-free.
In San Francisco, you can sleep through the following procedures you may have been avoiding:
- Tooth whitening
- Crown or denture work (installation or replacement)
- Gum restoration
- Root canal
- Wisdom teeth removal
…and many more.
The only way to discover what is offered at your particular dental facility is to ask. If you haven’t yet chosen a dentist that will adequately suit your needs and help you overcome your tooth-related fears in life, below are some great places to check out.
Josh Bernstein, DDS
Josh Bernstein runs Sedation Dentistry in San Francisco. Known as a “sleep dentist”, his website says it all. You will awaken from your procedure fully alert, allowing you to get on with your life quickly and easily. He can be reached at (510) 601-SMILE, or through email via his website.
Frank Grimaldi, DDS
Frank Grimaldi has been practicing quality dental care for over 20 years, specializing in patients who struggle with overcoming their fears and phobias related to oral health. He offers not only the popular pill sedation, but also intravaneous sedation and general anesthesia. Dr. Grimaldi is located on Sutter Street, and appointments can be made by calling (415) 986-4556.
Marshall Dentistry
Run by married dentists Andrew & Lynne Marshall, this dental group provides an impressive array of procedures. These include bridges, implants, tooth whitening, breath control and laser repair. They’re located just outside of San Francisco in Walnut Creek, which gives you an excuse to escape the busy city life for a bit, while doing something positive fo your health at the same time. The Marshalls can be reached via their website, or by calling (925) 265-8077.
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