Sedation Dentistry
Sleep Dentistry for Kids in West Jordan
For a child who simply can't relax for treatment, sleep dentistry lets them rest comfortably while we care for their smile, with the lightest, safest approach that fits.
Rest through treatment
Your child dozes or sleeps comfortably while we work, calm and stress-free.
Tailored, lightest-first
We match the approach to your child and always choose the gentlest that fits.
Safe and monitored
Delivered by trained professionals with careful monitoring throughout.
What Is Sleep Dentistry for Kids?
Sleep dentistry is a friendly way of describing sedation that lets your child sleep, or doze comfortably, through their dental treatment. Rather than one single technique, it covers the options we tailor to your child so the visit is calm and stress-free.
Depending on your child's needs, it may mean oral sedation that makes them very drowsy, or general anesthesia for deeper, fully-asleep care.
How We Choose the Right Approach
Every child is different, so we build the plan around yours.
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We talk it through
You tell us about your child's worries and past dental experiences.
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Review health history
We go over your child's health to find the safest fit.
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Pick the lightest option
We choose the gentlest approach that will get the care done comfortably.
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Plan the visit & recovery
We prepare you for the day and what to expect afterward.
Safety leads every choice
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Sleep dentistry is ideal for children with significant dental anxiety, very young children needing a lot of treatment, and many kids with special healthcare needs. If your child has had a hard time at the dentist before, we'd love to help make the next visit a better one.
We'll always choose the lightest, safest option that lets your child rest easy and get the care they need.
Where to Find Us in West Jordan
Our Southpoint office sits near 9000 South and 1300 West in West Jordan, just east of Redwood Road and about a mile east of Bangerter Highway. We're minutes from Gardner Village, Veterans Memorial Park, and Jordan Valley Medical Center, with free parking right out front.
Wasatch Pediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics: Southpoint 9071 S 1300 W Suite 100 West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 676-3700 Call to BookAlso Serving Families Near West Jordan
Just outside West Jordan? We welcome patients from across Salt Lake County.
Common Questions About Sleep Dentistry
Is my child fully asleep with sleep dentistry?
It depends on the option chosen. Lighter sedation leaves them very drowsy but awake, while general anesthesia means they're fully asleep. We tailor it to your child.
How do you decide which option to use?
We consider your child's age, anxiety level, health history, and how much treatment is needed, then recommend the lightest, safest option that works.
Is sleep dentistry only for kids with anxiety?
No. It also helps very young children, those needing extensive treatment, and many children with special healthcare needs.
Want a calmer dental visit?
Call (801) 676-3700 and we'll find the right approach.