To further enhance patient comfort, we also offer options such as nitrous oxide or medication before the appointment to promote relaxation. Our team takes a gentle, patient-focused approach—moving at a comfortable pace, answering questions, and building trust to ease dental anxiety. Additionally, patients can use headphones to listen to music, audiobooks, or podcasts, creating a more soothing and personalized experience.

This type of dentistry offers individuals with general anxiety about going to the dentist or fears about a specific dental procedure the opportunity a stress free and more comfortable experience. Utilizing safe and controlled techniques prior to the dental procedure, the patient is eased into a state of complete relaxation. This eliminates any discomfort, pain, and preoperative anxiety that may be associated with a particular dental visit. Patients typically feel more at ease post-operatively as they have little or no memory of the actual moment-to-moment dental procedure.

Nitrous Oxide

Commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is used as a mild sedative to reduce anxiety and allow a level of relaxation during a procedure. Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask over the nose. It is administered for the duration of the procedure and is turned off as the procedure is coming to an end. The effects of this method of sedation wear off very quickly.