Iowa Sleep Dentistry

Iowa Sleep Dentistry is a specialized dental clinic situated at 4048 Glass Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, focusing on providing comprehensive dental care with a strong emphasis on sleep dentistry and advanced sedation techniques. Their primary goal is to ensure a comfortable and anxiety-free experience for all patients, especially those who experience significant dental phobia, have a pronounced gag reflex, possess special needs, or require extensive dental work. The clinic is notable for being one of the few general dentistry offices in Iowa that offers IV deep sedation, allowing patients to comfortably sleep through their entire dental appointment. This advanced level of sedation is administered by licensed medical providers, ensuring safety and effectiveness. This capability enables Iowa Sleep Dentistry to perform a wide range of procedures in a single visit, significantly reducing the number of appointments needed and the overall sedation time. Services provided under IV sedation include routine procedures like exams, cleanings, X-ray imaging, and white fillings, as well as more complex treatments such as single-appointment crowns, cosmetic dentistry, and various oral surgery services. The latter encompasses single and multiple tooth extractions (including impacted wisdom teeth), socket preservation for dental implant site preparation, and fully guided dental implant placement. While they do not offer root canals under IV sedation, they collaborate closely with specialists who do. The team at Iowa Sleep Dentistry is dedicated to helping patients overcome dental anxieties that may have prevented them from seeking necessary care. Their approach is designed to create a spa-like, relaxing environment, ensuring patients receive the highest quality dental work without discomfort or worry. Dr. Doug Johnson and Dr. Darrick Zirker are among the dentists associated with Iowa Sleep Dentistry, both committed to improving patients' sleep and overall dental health, with Dr. Johnson also teaching at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Patient testimonials often highlight significant improvements in sleep, reduced pain, and a vastly improved quality of life after treatment, with many praising the clinic's ability to alleviate dental anxiety.