At our dental practice in Fresno, CA, we understand that not everyone looks forward to their next dental appointment. Anxieties and phobias about seeing the dentist are all too common and often based off of previous personal experiences. Dr. Siemens believes that we can still serve your oral health needs if you are nervous about your dental care. There are a few reasons why we might be the practice for you.
Sedation Options
One of the most effective ways to eliminate the feeling of anxiety at the dentist is through the use of dental sedation. Relaxation medication administered by a dental professional gives patients a calmness during their appointment, allowing them to ignore the events of their visit and become comfortable during exams and procedures.
Our practice provides nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation as the sedation options we offer for anxious patients. Nitrous, also known as laughing gas, is a lower-level anxiety medication that creates a feeling of euphoria in patients. While not as strong as other options, it is safe enough to use on children, adults, and seniors alike. Oral conscious sedation can only really be used on healthy adults, but it enables a much deeper state of calm.
Calming Methods
Sedation medications only go so far, however. For you to feel truly at home at our dental practice, our dentist and staff work to help you relax naturally.
Much of our dental practice was built and designed to help each patient feel calm and comfortable when visiting us. This includes using cozy operatory chairs that help patients feel relaxed during their appointments. Patients who experience claustrophobic reactions in a typical dental operatory will be relieved by our large windows, helping you feel as though you are in an open space. If patients need help feeling more secure, we have blankets and pillows available upon request. For patients who can become calmer by listening to music, we can plug into your favorite radio station on satellite radio.
Of course, each of these comforts is only as effective as the staff that provides them. Our staff is welcoming and caring from the moment you enter our practice, regardless if it is your first visit or if you are a patient of record. We address your questions and concerns throughout your appointment to encourage your maximum relaxation.
Contact Us for Dental Anxiety Management
Kathryn A. Siemens, D.D.S., Inc. provides dental anxiety and phobia care in Northeast Fresno, Northwest Fresno, Old Fig Garden, Clovis, and all surrounding communities. To find out more about how we help you overcome your fears and discomfort at the dentist, call today and schedule your next dental appointment at our practice.