If you are one of many patients avoiding routine dental visits, you may be suffering from a fear of dentists and dental procedures - ‘dental phobia’ - a very real affliction well-known to all too many patients. But if you haven’t been to a dentist recently, you may not realize that, with proper treatment dental phobia can become a thing of the past.

When you first visit the Slidell, Louisiana Dentist Office, our first objective is to assure you that they you are not alone in your feelings. When asked to describe their history with dentists, many patients relate stories of negative childhood experiences with a dentist whom the patient considered to be a less than compassionate practitioner

Understanding the underlying fear and making you feel at ease with our team and your surroundings is the first step to controlling and eliminating these fears. In order for Sedation Dentistry to be completely effective, it is vital that you feel your own needs and feelings are being taken into consideration throughout the process.

We will discuss the many options Sedation Dentistry provides for fearful patients. Sedation treatments such as Inhalation, Oral, and IV (Intravenous) Sedation can provide an anxiety-free experience throughout your dental procedure. There are many factors to take into account when choosing the best sedation option for you as everyone reacts differently to different types of sedation, and our team will match the needs of the patient with the correct treatment or combination of treatments.

It’s important to understand that delaying dental treatment because of your fears can lead to neglected oral care and long-term problems that would ultimately become difficult and costly to repair. Many patients are happy to learn that a controlled and regulated approach to the chosen level of sedation allows us to monitor their comfort throughout the duration of treatment, ensuring that the post-procedure experience leaves them feeling refreshed and renewed. Through Sedation Dentistry at our Slidell Dentist office fearful patients can now find a way to feel confident and happy about taking positive steps to ensure their oral health.