Are you, or do you know someone who is in desperate need of dental care, but is too frightened to go to the dentist? Are you facing extensive treatment, whether for fillings, cosmetics, or implants which you cannot understand handling without being “unconscious”? You are not alone, and for you, we offer oral conscious sedation.

First we review your medical history. If cleared by your physician, you are given a pill to take one hour prior the dental appointment. No IV needles are needed (unless you need an IV antibiotic). A companion will be needed to take you to and from the dental office. The dentists and a trained assistant monitor vital signs throughout the visit. The patient tends to snooze during most of the treatment but is able to respond to any given commands or questions. One advantageous side effect of the drug is a special type of amnesia in which a person may not recall events after taking the drug. This is not a problem since the dental phobic patient usually prefers not to recollect the dental treatment. It safely reduces nervousness. Dental treatment often requiring multiple visits can be performed in one visit.

Patients seeking treatment after lengthy neglect need not feel embarrassment about their condition. Our offices have seen many patients who have let their mouths go because their dental anxiety was so great. We promise to be non-judgmental. Our goal is to get anxious patients to a point where their mouths are healthy and functional and to help them keep it that way.

We invite you to call for a consultation, and learn more about how we go the extra mile to make you as comfortable as can be.