We Can Help!
We recognize that when it comes to dental procedures, sometimes the thing that causes worry isn’t from what is going on inside your mouth—but instead from anticipatory anxiety.
Fear of the dentist’s chair is both normal and understandable. You may be among the 150 million Americans who avoid the dentist altogether. But, truly, it doesn’t have to be that way. So many dental anxieties are based on false information. Well-meaning friends pass along unsettling stories about procedures—from ages ago! When it comes to truly pain-free dentistry, we’ve made greater strides in just the past few decades than in the entire history of dentistry!
Our team is committed to combating the dental fears and anxiety that comes to so many patients. You’re not alone! And we have so many ways of making your experience a positive one.
We work to form good relationships with all our patients, especially those who are fearful of the dentist. It’s as important to us as the procedure itself. Please, discuss your apprehensions and anxieties with us beforehand. We’ll listen to your concerns and work to create a plan that allows you a sense of control. If you’re extremely fearful, we can offer temporary sedation via “laughing gas” (nitrous oxide), during your appointment. It’s one of the safest ways available to keep you serene in the chair. Best of all, you’re awake—normal—once the gas is shut off. You can even drive yourself home from the appointment!
