If you suffer from dental phobia or anxiety, you’re definitely not alone. Plenty of patients deeply fear going to the dentist, and they let it get in between themselves and great oral health. Don’t let anxiety stop you from maintaining a stunning smile. Read on to learn about what we can do to help you ease your dental anxiety.
Creating a Calming Setting
A relaxing environment can go a long way when it comes to easing dental anxiety. Here at Gary Johnson DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer a calming office environment full of helpful amenities that will make the experience much more pleasant. WiFi is available throughout the office, and we have headphones, pillows, and blankets available upon request. We also have televisions in private treatment rooms to keep you entertained and distracted.
Sedation Dentistry
For many patients, sedation dentistry proves to be a game-changer. It offers us a safe and effective way to treat the anxiety and stress many patients experience related to dental visits. At our practice, we offer two common forms of sedation dentistry: oral conscious sedation and inhalation sedation. Oral conscious sedation is a medication that causes the patient to enter a deep state of relaxation. While the patient remains conscious, it’s an effective tool for managing dental anxiety during a procedure. Inhalation sedation is a lighter form of sedation more commonly known as laughing gas. The effects of laughing gas only last as long as the patient is inhaling the gas.
Quality, Comfortable Care in Chico, CA
Here at Gary Johnson, DDS, our friendly and knowledgeable staff knows exactly how to ensure that our patients are relaxed and at ease when they’re in our chair! We are happy to answer any questions that you may have leading up to your visit or procedure. Just give our office a call!