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If you need major dental work to restore your teeth to optimal health and function, but you just can't find time in your schedule for several lengthy appointments, Dr. Lucas Setiady has the answer.

Sedation dentistry can help you completely relax and even sleep through your appointment, allowing Dr. Setiady to do comprehensive dental work in one appointment.

Also known as "sleep dentistry," sedation dentistry is practiced by highly trained doctors, like Dr. Setiady, who can help patients virtually sleep through their appointments. This relaxing treatment option can help those with dental fears, turn multiple appointments into a single visit and even help patients who have difficulty getting numb.

A Safe, Effective Treatment

Sedation dentistry is simple, safe and most importantly, effective. Prior to their appointment time, patients take a pill prescribed by Dr. Setiady. This pill helps them feel completely relaxed and extremely comfortable. Due to the wonderfully relaxing effects of the pill, patients undergoing sedation dentistry should have someone drive them to and from the appointment.

During treatment, the dental team constantly monitors the patient's vital signs and is never left alone. The remarkable feature of sedation dentistry is that the patient is conscious and able to respond to the doctor, but will essentially sleep through the entire appointment.

A Pain-Free Experience

Why is this treatment option so effective? Sedation dentistry dramatically reduces the body's natural tendency to tense muscles while stressed, helping patients feel relaxed and at ease. Dental anesthetics, such as Novocaine, are more effective while the body is relaxed, practically eliminating any concerns about discomfort during treatment. Any post-treatment discomfort can be treated with simple over the counter medications such as Aleve or Tylenol.

An Answer for Your Busy Schedule

Sedation dentistry is an ideal solution for people who have complex dental problems that will otherwise take several appointments to complete. With this simple procedure, you simply relax, then wake up to a healthy, restored smile.