Find Help With Relieving Dental Anxiety in Searcy
Don’t let anxiety about visiting the dentist prevent you from getting the dental care you need. Our team can help you with relieving dental anxiety in Searcy, whether you’re visiting us for a dental exam or a restorative dentistry procedure. You don’t have to feel nervous about dental appointments; let us help you relax!
Doctor Joseph Barker on relieving dental anxiety
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Hey – everyone has a little anxiety if they're getting some type of medical procedure or dental procedure done. Everyone has nervousness about it. One of the things that we use is just a very kind and caring staff, truly concerned for our patients. So, we help eliminate some anxiety by doing those things.
We also offer (inaudible). It helps patients to relax. And so that takes some of the anxiety away. Also, most people dread the, I hate to say it, but the shot. So, whenever we're going to give an injection, I have special topical anesthetic compounded at a pharmacy. I don't buy it off the shelf, so to speak. I have this made, and it does a really great job of numbing up the tissue before we ever have to give the injection. So, that really eliminates a lot of anxiety because they don't feel it.
And then we have special techniques where people don't see us giving the injection. There's just a lot of things that go in to eliminate anxiety and make it as pleasurable experience as it can be.
At our office, you’ll find:
- A Welcoming Atmosphere – From our beverage station, where you can enjoy refreshments, to the smiles on the faces of our team, you’ll always feel welcome at our office.
- A Compassionate Team – Several members of our team have a decade or more of experience in soothing patients’ nerves. All of them have a caring attitude that will put you at ease.
- Comfort Amenities – You can cuddle up with a blanket and watch TV during treatment.
- Laughing Gas – You can take the edge off with safe inhaled sedation (“laughing gas”).
- Private Rooms – If privacy is important to you, you’ll find it in our care rooms.
- Patient-Friendly Technology – Tools like our digital X-rays help us keep your treatments quick and comfortable.
To make an anxiety-free appointment, call Searcy Family Dental at 501-299-9117. If you’d prefer to receive treatment in a quiet environment, ask us about scheduling your appointment during a non-busy time. We open as early as 7 a.m. and stay open as late as 7 p.m.
Inhaled Sedation Offers Many Advantages
There are several kinds of dental sedation. We use inhaled sedation (“laughing gas”), which gives you a calm and euphoric feeling. It’s our choice because it is:
- Easy to Control – We can easily give you more or less sedation during your procedure. That’s not possible with other forms of sedation.
- Safe – One of the oldest methods of sedation, it is also one of the most widely used. It’s so safe even young children can receive it.
- Fast-Acting – It takes effect within minutes and wears off quickly too. Unlike some other forms of sedation, the effects don’t linger. You’ll even be able to drive yourself home.
- Noninvasive – You receive it through a small mask worn over your nose. No needles are involved.
Relieving dental anxiety in Searcy is a priority for our team! Call 501-299-9117 to discuss your needs with us.