Many people experience dental anxiety before and during dental procedures. It's okay to feel nervous or even fearful when anticipating an appointment. We understand that our patients aren't all the same. We have many methods available to provide you with a relaxed, comfortable dental experience.

The most common forms of sedation used in dentistry are inhaled, oral, and intravenous sedation. While sedation dentistry makes the procedure more tolerable for you, it is important to understand that they are not painkillers, and you will still require the use of dental anesthetic.

Anxiety prevents up to 50% of the population from getting even basic dental care. Simple oral medications taken shortly before an appointment can help make your experience more pleasant. If you are concerned about anxiety, please let us know at your appointment and we can help!

Nitrous oxide, otherwise known as “laughing gas” is an inhaled sedative. This is one of the safest and easiest sedation techniques that can be used for any procedure. Patients from young to old may benefit by simply breathing in and out.