Contact Rye Smiles for Life to receive a free copy of The Three Secrets for Finding the Ideal Cosmetic Dentist. We serve Vienna and the Arlington / Washington D.C.area with sedation (sleep) dentistry to help patients receive comfortable dental care.
D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S., P.C.
10614 Warwick Ave.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 888.822.3394
Fax: 703.591.9408
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Arlington, Washington, D.C., and Vienna — Sedation ( Sleep) Dentistry
At Rye Smiles for Life, we realize that many patients are apprehensive about receiving dental care. For patients who may be anxious, we want them to be completely comfortable. That’s why our practice near the Arlington / Washington, D.C. area offers sedation dentistry. Also known as sleep dentistry, this technique allows our patients to feel comfortable and relaxed during any dental procedure. Anxiety should never prevent a patient from having the beautiful and healthy smile she or he deserves. We pioneered providing sedation dentistry in 1981 because we recognized that many people are anxious about receiving dental care.
If you live in the Fairfax and Vienna area, and are interested in sedation dentistry, contact Dr. D. Gordon Rye to learn how you can receive exceptional dental care in the most comfortable manner possible.
- Candidates for Sedation (Sleep) Dentistry
- Dr. Rye’s Sedation Dental Care Program
- Common Questions About Sedation (Sleep) Dentistry
Candidates for Sedation ( Sleep) Dentistry
Most people with dental anxiety or a fear of undergoing dental care are good candidates for sedation (sleep) dentistry. It can be most beneficial for patients who:
- Have extreme dental anxiety and fear
- Hate needles and shots
- Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
- Hate the smells, noises, and tastes associated with dental care
- Have very sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Have complex dental problems that require extensive care, such as a full mouth reconstruction
- Simply want a comfortable and relaxing dental experience
Patients from Northern Virginia, including Vienna and the Arlington / Washington, D.C. region, can discover the benefits of sedation (sleep) dentistry by contacting Rye Smiles for Life. Schedule an appointment today.
Dr. Rye’s Sedation Dental Care Program
When you come to Dr. Rye’s practice for sedation dentistry, he will listen to all of your concerns. He then discusses all of the methods used at Rye Smiles for Life to help make them as comfortable as possible. Together, both Dr. Rye and you can decide on a Personalized Dental Plan that will achieve your goals while ensuring utmost comfort.
During the sedation dentistry process, you will be given a small pill to take an hour before your appointment. Upon arriving at our office, you will begin to feel drowsy. Due to the sedative effects of the medication, sleep dentistry patients need a companion to drive them to our office and drive home following the procedure. At our office, a member of the staff will escort you into our comfort room and wrap you in a thick, warm blanket. We monitor your condition throughout the procedure so that we can ensure that you remain comfortable through the entire visit.
Once Dr. Rye has completed your dentistry, you will gradually wake up refreshed, with little or no memory of the appointment. With sedation dentistry, we can complete multiple procedures, or even a complete smile makeover, sometimes in just one visit!
Common Questions about Sedation (Sleep) Dentistry
When patients visit our practice they often have questions about sedation dentistry. We have answered some of the most common questions below. If you have a specific concern or question, please contact our office.
Will I feel pain?
For most patients, there is no discomfort whatsoever during procedures performed under sedation dentistry. In fact, many patients wake up feeling surprisingly well.
Will I be completely unconscious?
No, you will not be unconscious. You will be responsive, but in a deeply relaxed state.
Will I be monitored while I am under sedation?
Yes. A member of our team will remain with you at all times to monitor your vital signs and ensure that you are as comfortable as possible through your treatment.
How long will I be relaxing during treatment?
You will be relaxing throughout your entire procedure - anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the procedures you receive.
If I have sedation, will I need someone to accompany me?
Yes. You will need to have a companion drive you to our office and home again when you undergo sedation dentistry.
Contact Us to Learn More about Sedation (Sleep) Dentistry
Sedation dentistry has helped many people receive the dental care they truly need. Patients from the Arlington / Washington, D.C. region travel to our practice for sedation ( sleep) dentistry that makes their treatment as comfortable as possible. Contact Rye Smiles for Life, near Vienna, to find out how sedation dentistry can make your dental experience virtually pain free!