How Long will I be 'asleep' if I choose to have
an anesthesiologist at chairside?
'Generally my cases run about 4-7 hours on average. I estimate that
as much as 2-3 years of conventionally scheduled treatment can be delivered to ideal in 1-2 treatment sessions.'
Will I always need an anesthesiologist
for my dental treatment?
'I have found
that once the barrier of overwhelming need has been eliminated, nearly all of my 'sleep dentistry' patients are able
to return to my office as conventionally appointed dental patients.'
Will Dr. Mueller accept new patients who do not require a chair-side
anesthesiologist?
'Absolutely. This practice
has been built and maintained as a high value 'general practice' delivering a very broad spectrum of
sub-specialty services that must be considered in providing fine dentistry for adults. New patients and their
referrals are a welcome compliment to me and my entire staff.'
Will my medical/dental Insurace pay for
anesthesiologist at chair-side?
'Generally the answer has been 'No'; the insurance plans that
have contributed monies, cut the dental treatment 'yearly maximum allowance' by the same amount. Fee assistance
through the various dental insurance plans is very much an individualized issue depending upon the the level at which your
employer has chosen to fund your plan. This office offers to work with many of the PPO plans as a welcome benefit to
the patient / some plans, regrettably, may not accommodate the expectations or treatment requirements of the patient.
May I contact some of Dr. Mueller's
'Twillight Sleep' patients prior to commiting to treatment in this fashion?
'I encourage this interaction between patients. Over the years we have learned how we may improve our delivery from
the conversations between patients. Often these conversations occur by chance in the reception area.'
Will Dr. Mueller personally be performing
all the dental procedures while I 'sleep'?
'Absolutely. i find it personally rewarding to control and complete a comprehensive treatment plan in one
or two "Twilight Sleep' visits. Patient transformations are so astounding from a psychological and dental health
perspective. I am, however, interviewing as associate dentist with a similar hospital residency background to my own
to expand the availability of this practice. I anticipate this to be a welcome addition to the services we provide.'
I have a fine dentist; why
should I switch my records to Dr. Mueller's care?
'I do not encourage any patient to abandon a professional relationship in which they have established a trust. I
do encourage you not to underestimate the positive long-term health implications these relationships offer. Save this
web-site to forward or print for a friend, acquaintance, or family member who may require 'Twilight Sleep' dentistry
to overcome his/her anxieties to receive the benefits of healthy teeth and gums.'
