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There
are many
reasons
why so
many
people
put off
going to
the
dentist.
The
number
one
reason
we’re
told is
that
some
people
are
downright
afraid.
Others
have had
a poor
experience
in the
dental
office.
We also
find
that
some
need
extensive
care and
simply
cannot
find
enough
time to
get the
work
completed.
Others
are
embarrassed
that
they
have
allowed
things
to go
too
long.
Rest
assured.
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry
can help
you.
Once you
have met
Dr.
Reeves
and an
examination
has been
performed,
he can
formulate
a plan
for you
and
answer
all of
your
questions
and
concerns.
A
sedation
appointment
can be
scheduled
where
your
treatment
can be
accomplished
easier
than you
ever
thought
possible.
You’ll
be
drowsy
and
unaware
of time
passing
by.
Extensive
work can
be
accomplished
in one
appointment.
During
that
appointment,
you will
be
monitored
continually
by our
specially
trained
staff.
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry
enables
us to
provide
needed
dental
care to
those
who
otherwise
would
not
receive
it.
We
recognize
that
there
are many
reasons
why 50%
of the
U.S.
population
do not
receive
dental
care,
but two
of the
most
common
reasons
are:
Extreme
anxiety
No time
for
multiple
appointments
What is
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry?
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry
is when
either
nitrous
oxide
(laughing
gas)
and/or
oral
medication
are used
to help
relax
you
during
your
dental
appointment.
With
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry,
many
patients
find
that
their
treatment
is
performed
more
comfortably
than you
might
ever
thought
possible.
Am I a
Good
Candidate
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry?
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry
is
especially
useful
for
adult
patients
who:
Have high anxiety about dental visits
Have had traumatic dental experiences in the past
Have difficulty getting numb
Have a strong gag reflex
Have TMJ troubles and cannot open their mouth for extended periods
Are afraid of needles
Have sensitive teeth
Hate the noises and/or smells associated with dental care
Simply do not have the time for multiple visits
What to
Expect
After an
initial
consultation,
it will
be
determined
what
type of
Anxiety
Free
Dentistry
will be
best for
you.
If you
choose
nitrous
oxide
sedation,
no
special
arrangements
will
need to
be made.
If you
desire
more
profound
sedation
(oral
sedation
alone or
in
combination
with
nitrous
oxide),
you will
need to
arrive
one hour
prior to
the
start of
your
dental
treatment
to have
your
blood
pressure
taken
and to
be given
your
medication.
After
your
dental
care is
completed,
you will
need to
have a
companion
drive
you home
because
you will
not be
able to
drive
yourself.
Your
companion
will not
need to
be at
our
office
during
your
treatment,
they
only
need to
be
available
at the
end of
treatment
to drive
you home
and to
stay
with you
for 6
hours.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Will I
be
unconscious?
No, you
will be
very
relaxed,
but you
will be
able to
respond.
Will I
have an
IV?
No tubes
or
needles
are
necessary
for the
sedation.
You just
simply
breath a
gas
and/or
swallow
a pill.
How long
will I
be
sedated?
The
effects
of the
gas go
away
very
quickly
after it
is
turned
off.
The
effects
of the
medication
usually
last
from
24
hours.
Call our
office
for an
appointment
to get
started.
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