Many people have had a negative experience with dental treatment in the past. Dental treatment can be an uncomfortable process both emotionally and physically. We will do our best to help you work beyond your issues with dental treatment. For some patients, having more information about their treatment is the key. For some, not knowing anything about what is happening is best. There are patients who will want to be anestheized(numb) before absolutely anything is done, for others the problem is the anesthesia ....or the noise of the dental drill.

Talk to us, we can help. While we may not be able to completely avoid those things that you find stressful, we can you help you with them. For treatment visits we can use nitous oxide (laughing gas) or oral sedatives, or even the two in combination if it is necessary. We can even have a Dental Anesthetist provide I.V. sedation at the office. We also enccourage patients to bring their I-Pods to listen to their favorite music, instead of the drill.

Many times what is most necessary is for patients to understand what will be happening and to have a active role in their treatment.