Are you afraid of the dentist? As you probably know, many people suffer from similar concerns about visiting the dentist. In fact, nearly half of all Americans have some type of dental anxiety. Fortunately, there are a few things you can consider to help you deal with your anxiety. One option we recommend is dental sedation. However, there are a... read more »

IV sedation (also known as Intravenous Conscious Sedation) is when a drug is administered into the blood system during dental treatment through an IV inserted through a vein in the body. While the terms “sleep dentistry” and “twilight sleep” are often used when talking about IV sedation dentistry, it does not mean that the patient is asleep while dental work... read more »

Did you know that between 9 percent to 15 percent of Americans claim that they do not visit their dentist due to fear? That’s somewhere between 27 to 46 million people! Most dental appointments aren’t painful at all, but it’s common for patients to be afraid of dentistry. The phrases “dental anxiety” and “dental phobia” are often thought to mean... read more »