Over 12 million people in the U.S. avoid dental treatment because of fear.

The level of fear ranges from mild to severe. Other patients are physically unable to tolerate sitting in the dental chair for treatment, have a strong gag reflex, or difficulty getting numb. Some simply don't enjoy sitting in the dental chair for long appointments or are only willing to have treatment when sedated or "asleep." Perhaps they are having surgery, a long procedure or would like to complete full mouth dental work in one appointment. Your dentist can work together with a dentist anesthesiologist to provide safe, comfortable sedation.