Safe Sleep Sedation Dentistry – One Monitor You Need

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Sedation or sleep dentistry is extremely safe. In fact, I do this 1-2 times a day (mostly by intravenous IV sedation). Having the right monitors while you are “asleep” is necessary. A pulse oximeter is a device that attaches to your finger while you are sedated and tells me how much oxygen is in your … Read more

Afraid of Needles and Drills…Sedation Overview with Burbank Dentist Ramsey Amin, DDS

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Are you afraid of needles and drills?  Does the sound of the drill bother you? It is common for many patients to feel nervous or anxious about their dental procedures. Whether you are having a dental implant, filling, crown or deep cleaning, dentistry can be very scary. You are not alone! What is Sedation and Anesthesia? … Read more

Dental Implant…Can’t Get Numb? Dr. Amin in Burbank Explains

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Are you unable to get numb? Are you terrified of having a dental implant? Does Novocaine just not work? Sedation can help!!! Over the last few years, I have noticed in my practice an increase in patients that have this difficulty. It is not uncommon for this to develop later in life. When sedated, these … Read more

Sleep Dentistry for Dental Implants and Bone Grafting

The majority of dental implants and bone replacement procedures can be performed in the office under local anesthesia and IV sedation. A contemporary method of anesthesia, sleep dentistry is very safe and effective. You can sleep through your entire procedure and wake up feeling refreshed, not groggy (the way you would if you were under … Read more

Do Full Mouth Dental Implants Hurt?

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Many of my new patients (and current patients) ask if full mouth dental implants hurt. My answer is…usually not! Since the jawbones have few nerve endings, the placement of dental implants causes only minor surgical discomfort – perhaps equivalent to having a tooth pulled. Most of my patients only need Advil or Tylenol after the … Read more