Commonly Asked Questions - Sedation
Wake-up to a new smile!
Sedation dentistry is a great choice for many patients. It allows for your dental work to be performed while you sleep, so you wake up with your new smile. Most patients want to know more about these exciting new dental options. So we have prepared this list of common questions about sedation dentistry to help guide you to determine if sedation dentistry is right for you.
If you have any other questions or would like more information about our practice or a topic below, please contact us at
248-650-9490.
A: Sedation Dentistry refers to dental treatment combined with any sedation option, and includes oral sedation, IV sedation and general anesthesia.
A: Although many dental practices will advertise "sleep dentistry", true sleep dentistry is only possible using I.V. sedation and general anesthesia. This type of treatment involves the use of specialized hospital equipment and requires the dentist to be certified in the respective treatment. Very few dentists in the country are qualified to perform true sleep dentistry.
A: Dr. Palmer has treated children as young as 18 months for bottle carries with I.V. Sedation/General Anaesthetic.
A: Dr. Palmer is one of the few dentists in the country that is qualified to offer the full array of sedation options, including: oral conscious sedation (pills), I.V. sedation and general anesthesia (I.V. or anesthetic vapors). All options are available in our state of the art office using the best hospital grade equipment.
A:Dr. Palmer will personally work with you to help you choose the option that is right for you. His recommendation will be based on many factors including your medical history, your dental needs, safety needs and emotional state.
A: Yes, our staff is trained to help patients work through all barriers to receive their successful treatment. We will work with your: primary care physicians, medical specialists, care-givers, nursing home and social workers
A: Dr. Palmer is an experienced anesthesiologist and will personally administer the I.V. sedation and/or general anesthesia.
A: Dr. Palmer is one of the leading authorities on general anesthesia and dentistry. With over 17 years hospital-based experience and almost 30 years of private practice Dr. Palmer is one of the top providers of sedation dentistry in Michigan. In fact, many physicians/anesthesiologists from around the county have been trained by Dr. Palmer through his teaching and lecture positions at the Medical College of Ohio and Detroit Medical Center at Wayne State University.
A: General anesthesia is the most dependable of all sedation options because it enables medication to be accurately dosed and a patent's response to be accurately monitored. Dr. Palmer has over 17 years hospital-based experience in general anesthesia and uses hospital-grade equipment to accurately monitor the patients heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen level throughout the entire procedure.
A: Recovery time can vary for each patient. The majority of patients will fully recover from the effects of the anesthesia by that evening. However, we advise that all patients go home and rest for the remainder of the day following your procedure.
A: One of the biggest benefits of I.V. Sedation or General Anesthesia dentistry is that most treatments including multiple operations can be performed in one visit.
A: Of course. In fact, if you are to receive any type of sedation, you must bring a reassuring companion, spouse or parent to your treatment appointment.
A: Yes, any sedation option including oral sedation, I.V. sedation or general anesthesia will require that you have a person to drive you home.
A: Yes, Dr. Palmer regularly sees patients from throughout the Midwest and across the country.
A: Yes, our staff can assist you in working with your dental insurance carrier.
A: Yes, We have partnered with Care Credit, a heath care credit card specifically designed to pay for treatments and procedures not covered by insurance. We also accept Mastercard and Visa.
