Going to the dentist can be a great source of stress. Thanks to the invention of
sleep or sedation dentistry, things have changed. Apprehensive patients can
relax and everyone can experience pain free dentistry. At Dr. Palani's offices,
he offers a full spectrum of sedation dentistry to custom fit your needs. Before
explaining the services offered, let Dr. Palani tell you about the history of
sedation or sleep dentistry.
Often referred to as "sleep
dentistry" or "sedation dentistry", minimizing or eliminating fear or anxiety
around dental procedures is not new or unique. Dentists have been working on
ways to ease discomfort or fear of dental procedures since the 19th century. In
1845, Connecticut dentist Horace Wells convinced his partner John Riggs to use
nitrous oxide to extract his aching tooth. The extraction was a success and no
discomfort was felt. Dr. Wells realized that he had the opportunity to change
dental experiences for everyone.
Wanting to share his
discovery, Dr. Wells attempted to demonstrate the use of nitrous oxide during a
dental procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital. Unfortunately, the gas bag
was withdrawn too soon and the patient experienced pain. The audience booed Dr.
Wells and walked out of the auditorium, leaving him humiliated. However, in that
audience was one of Dr. Wells' students, a young man named William Morton.
Believing in the procedure, William Morton decided to try and [...] Read More
To experience sedation dentistry and relieve anxiety about your dental treatment, call us today at (310) 601-7950 and schedule your consultation with Dr. Palani, Beverly Hills' premier sleep dentist.
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