Are You Scared To Death Of Going To The Dentist?......Well You Are Not Alone! 

Do You:

• Have lots of anxiety because you Feel Guilty for having put off going to the dentist?
• Have Trouble Getting Numb or have sensitive teeth?
• Have a history of a Traumatic Dental Visit?
• Want all of your dentistry done in One or Two Visits?
• Hate Needles  in your mouth?
• Get Anxious or Sick to the Stomach thinking about the Drills, Noises, Smells and Tastes of a Dental Visit?
• Avoid the Dentist in spite of Tooth Aches, Bad Breath and/or being Embarrassed About Your Teeth or Smile?
• Have a Strong Gag Reflex?

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You are part of the millions of people who avoid the dentist, and half of them do it out of fear! Even some dentists themselves have not helped their patients by not making the dental experience pleasant. Perhaps while in the dental chair you’ve heard guilty criticisms like, “You’ve really neglected your teeth” or “You should take better care of yourself”. Comments like those don’t exactly keep you coming back.

What most people, and unfortunately many dentists, forget is that we are all programmed with a built-in aversion to repeating a negative experience. For some people this instinct becomes so strong that they avoid the dentist like a bad disease. Some get physically sick just thinking about a trip to the dentist and will not go back even though they wish they could have a better smile, cleaner teeth or a more youthful look.?

A Better Painless, Guilt-Free Dental Experience

We Guarantee Your Comfort!  

Compassionate and Caring About Everything We Do!

You will not be made to feel guilty about delaying your dental care. You’ll never hear a disparaging remark about the care of your teeth.

We recognize that fear of the dental visit is very real with real causes. So we work with you to find the right level of sedation.

You CAN Have the Teeth and Smile You’ve Always Wanted!

Dentistry has changed. sedation techniques are now available that offer you the comfort and pain-free level that is right for you.

Most procedures can be done in one or two visits with sedation dentistry. You will not have to keep coming back and you won’t remember a thing – none of the things that have justified your fears in the past.

You can enjoy a better smile and be less self-conscious about your looks without being made to feel guilty. We recognize that your fear is a natural response and very common.

You will get a far better quality of care, that looks better and lasts much longer, if you are fully relaxed.

We have many patients who come to us with the same fears and hesitations you are probably feeling. They leave saying things like, “enjoyable experience”, “should have done it years ago”, or “I’ve never had anyone be that kind to me”.

That is what dentistry should be all about; no fear, no pain, no guilt. At Fine Dentistry that is what you get.

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Full and proper sedation dentistry is controlled levels of consciousness. It is a progression that starts with being awake and moves to decreased anxiety and fear, along with decreased thoughts about pain, and then drowsiness. You do not go to sleep although many people do fall asleep naturally because they are so relaxed! The result will be a fearless, pain-free and actually an enjoyable dental visit. In the end you’ll be saying, “It was GREAT…I don’t remember a thing!!!”

Here at Fine Dentistry Dental Studio we use Intravenous (I.V.) Sedation. If undergoing a dental procedure with no recollection appeals to you, you’ll want to talk about I.V. sedation. This form of sedation allows you to be very relaxed throughout your procedure, is fast acting and can be increased or decreased during the procedure allowing us to fully control your comfort. You are fully monitored at all times by a professional trained in sedation techniques.

If you are one of the millions who is afraid of receiving dental treatment, this is one of the best forms of treatment. You’ll feel no pain and you will have no memory of the procedure. This level of sedation is predictable, comfortable, and ensures that your dental treatment can be easily completed. Recovery is simple and quick although you cannot drive, operate any machinery or make any legal decisions for 24 hours after your procedure.

General Anaesthesia

Unlike other methods of sedation, general anaesthesia produces a total state of unconsciousness during which you are completely asleep for your procedure. General anesthesia is best for the person who is very afraid of receiving dental treatment, has special needs – physical or mental disabilities – who is in recovery from an addiction, or has a complex medical condition. The need for a general anaesthesia is best determined in consultation with the dentist as well as a consultant anaesthetist. This is ALWAYS done by a fully qualified medical anaesthetist at a private hospital with full recovery facilities.

When you receive general anaesthesia during your dental treatment, you will feel no pain; you will not hear, smell or taste anything, and you will have no memory of the procedure. The general anaesthetic can be for a short time or for several hours. Most patients safely return home within 2 to 4 hours after their treatment is complete. You cannot drive, operate any machinery or make any legal decisions for 24 hours after your procedure.

If you want to be fully asleep during your procedure then this is your only option.

General anaesthetic dentistry is a lot more expensive due to extra charges we make to go to the hospital and take all the necessary equipment, the hospital charges, theatre charges, the anaesthetist charge and other extras that sometimes arise.

Dental Fear, Anxiety, Phobia 

Dental fear, anxiety and phobia are different, and should be treated differently in a dental practice. The fear that keeps so many people from receiving adequate and necessary dental care comes from a multitude of sources and shows up in a variety of levels. If you are one of the many who do not seek dental care you are probably experiencing one of the following levels under the large label of “fear”:

• Fear is a normal human condition and is actually a built-in survival mechanism. It is nothing to be ashamed of and we should be able to help you determine the best method for overcoming it.
• Anxiety is very similar to fear but with one important difference – the feeling is based on the anticipation that something bad that could happen. It is not based on a clear known danger like in fear.
• Phobia is an intense, unreasonable fear of a thing or a situation. The associated distress and angst usually lead a phobic person to avoid the object or situation they fear.

These three levels determine the appropriate level of sedation dentistry needed.

While one person with fear may not look forward to the dental visit they will not need the level of sedation that a person with a true phobia has.

In the second person the level of anxiety may cause them to become physically ill just thinking about the dental chair and a much higher level of sedation is the appropriate solution.

Phobic patients are often caught in a vicious cycle. They typically avoid preventative cleanings and routine dental visits. This leads to decay and even with the most meticulous home care will not provide the care and cleanings an oral hygiene visit can offer. Over time the decay worsens and this leads to pain and discomfort, which creates more fear and more anxiety. Thus the cycle of fear and avoidance of care continues. Treating such a patient in a comfortable way requires not only that we understand your phobia, but also that we provide the best plan for the sedation to alleviate the phobia.

Many people will tell that you must overcome your fear, anxiety or phobia before you receive dental treatment. WRONG! You generally cannot overcome your fear, anxiety or phobia to receive dental treatment. However, proper dental sedation techniques make it possible for even the most fearful to enjoy a comfortable dental procedure.

While Dr. Allen is a true advocate of compassionate dentistry and will never be judgmental toward you for staying away from the dentist for so long, the facts are clear: The longer you go without dental care, the higher your likelihood of incurring problems such as gum disease, cavities, painful biting, bad breath and eventually being self-conscious about your smile. Over time you also will run the risk of needing a more comprehensive procedure than would have been necessary, leading to increased costs. It has also been proven in recent years that your mouth is a window on your overall health. Bacteria in your mouth can create long-lasting infections which may contribute to the development of heart disease, make diabetes harder to control, increase the risk of stroke, pneumonia or respiratory illnesses.

The good news is that you do not need to put off going to the dentist and receiving proper treatment while working on your fears and phobias with Sedation Dentistry at Fine Dentistry Dental Studio. Depending on the level of sedation you need you can immediately experience a comfortable procedure and no memory of the procedure.

The Next Logical Step Toward Your Dental Care......

Sedation dentistry is a major advancement for people who have avoided dentists in the past due to fears or a disability.  Dr. Stephen Allen not only offers sedation dentistry but also understands your need for it. He recognizes, without judgment, that some people have totally valid reasons for avoiding the dentist and he has worked to overcome the typical dentist stereotype in his practice.

It is just another one of the many reasons you should talk to Dr. Allen.