Sleep Dentistry

Sleep Dentistry

Our practice is pleased to offer “sleep dentistry”, which is just that: we perform difficult or extensive procedures while you sleep lightly– sometimes in a matter of two to three hours. For fearful patients, or those on the run, sleep dentistry affords the care you need in a single session.

After an initial consultation where the entire process is explained in detail, we'll schedule you for medication. Before your visit, we will prescribe a mild oral sedative pill. The sedative will diminish fear and anxiety, and produce a pleasant state of relaxation.

At your appointment you will be drowsy, but thoroughly responsive. Our sleep dentistry team monitors your every move throughout. Another big plus: Most patients don’t feel a thing, and we can work uninterrupted.

Best of all, when you awake, you’ll be done with dentistry for a while and feel relaxed and comfortable when you return home. Many times patients report that do not even remember the procedure. Your Houston sedation dental office team are experts at delivering this truly remarkable service for fearful and anxious patients. Call Patty at our Houston office to expedite a consultation for this service or you can email Dr. Schleicher directly at hans@schleicherdental.com

Pre Treatment Instructions

Do not eat anything six (6) hours prior to your appointment. Do not drink alcohol the night before your appointment or take any prescription grade pain relievers within the 12 hour period prior to your scheduled appointment time. If your appointment is in the morning, you may drink water or juice and have a light breakfast. NO CAFFEINE (coffee, tea, sodas, etc.) Patients with afternoon appointments may have breakfast but try to not eat 6 hours before your appointment. If you have any medical condition that conflicts with these instructions, please contact our office.

Medications normally taken should be taken unless instructed otherwise. They may be taken with a sip of water. Changes in health such as developing a congestion or flu may necessitate rescheduling due to safety considerations. If possible please inform our office 24 hours prior to your appointment
Dress comfortably. Short sleeves and a sweater or sweatshirt if desired. Wear baggy pants if you are cold natured.

You must have an adult that can drive you home after the procedure. We have an office pager that your driver can have so that if they have an errands to run we can easily page them 30 minutes or so before you are ready to leave.

Do not plan to drive or operate machinery for twenty four (24) hours after the appointment. Do not take a bus or taxi.

After returning home, the patient should rest for the remainder of the day. A responsible adult should be with the patient until the next day.

We hold ourselves to the highest standard of care, because we feel excellence is everything. Visit Schleicher-Read Dental Group at our Houston, Texas, general and cosmetic dental practice and not only see, but feel, the difference experience makes. Drs. Schleicher and Read proudly serve patients in the Memorial, Montrose, Midtown, Bellaire, Katy, and Galleria neighborhoods. Call our office today and schedule your appointment for expert dental care.

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