Sedation Dentistry

“Dentophobia” or dental fear, is a real and often crippling concern for many people. Dental experiences, often rooted in early childhood, can produce anxiety or phobia that individuals carry well into adulthood. The very thought of visiting the dentist can trigger extreme anxiety. Other common triggers or sources of fear range from the sensation of conventional instruments (like drills), or the sight of needles.

You deserve a pleasant, gentle, and painless experience. For these reasons, we offer our patients the option of a deeper form of sedation to complement their dental treatments or services. This facet of our office sets us apart from other dental practices by alleviating the anxiety or fear that many patients have experienced at those other practices. 

Denver Dental Arts has teamed up with Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PA, to provide all levels of anesthesia to all kinds of patients. We assess each patient’s one-of-a-kind needs to determine the appropriate level of sedation. Now, that may mean inducing a level of comfort and relaxation to help you fidget less in the dentist’s chair. Or, a deeper level of sedation may be induced (“sleep dentistry”). All options provided by our highly skilled partners are safe and provide peace of mind to apprehensive, anxious patients or those with lengthy, complex appointments on the horizon.

Founded in 1997 in our backyard (Hickory), Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PA is a well-respected specialty provider group. Their depth of experience and training in dental anesthesia is unparalleled within the Greater Charlotte area and throughout North Carolina. Their exceptional team safely and predictably administers anesthesia to more than 600 patients each day – and upwards of 150,000 patients annually! This strong track record fosters confidence; patients know they are in good hands with our anesthesiologists.

Furthermore, our quality anesthesia care rivals or transcends the protocols and standards of a traditional hospital. So, these anesthesia associates have brought rigorous safety precautions and best practices to the outpatient setting. You enjoy top-notch specialty care while remaining with the team you know and trust at Denver Dental Arts.

Worried about your dental visit? You are not alone, and we at Denver Dental Arts can confidently say, “fear no more!” Our team is committed to understanding the authentic nature of your fears and the unique circumstances that may have led to your current reluctant relationship with dentistry.  Not only will our team treat you delicately and with utmost respect and compassion, but experiencing a deeper level of anesthesia allows you or your family to rethink your perception of dentistry and to engage with and benefit from modern dentistry in a new and calm way.

While enjoying a stress-free “rest” during treatment, the team at Denver Dental Arts, in conjunction with first-class partners like Carolina Anesthesia Associates, PA, never sleep and are consistently dedicated to assuring you “wake up” with desirable results; maybe even a new smile! In turn, we support your best smile and “self” … for a lifetime.