Trust the Experts at Relieving Dental Anxiety in Marietta
The Atlanta West Dentistry team understands there are many legitimate reasons why people have dental phobia and stay away from the dentist. It’s even been estimated that almost half of the population suffers from some form of dental fear! But our team members are experts at relieving dental anxiety in Marietta – you don’t have to live with dental fear anymore.
Dr. Travis Watson on Relieving Patient Anxiety
Read Transcript Dr. Travis Watson on Relieving Patient Anxiety
Well, the truth is that there are so many patients that have severe anxieties. There are thousands of patients out there that somehow avoid the dentist and procrastinate and just aren't willing to go in for regular routine care and let things break down, and all of a sudden 10 years have gone by.
Realizing that, many years ago, my wife and I decided to start committing ourselves to understanding how to help these patients, and so basically we started taking lots of courses and understanding the process of helping patients go through treatment and be completely sedated, and really the goal, what I tell patients, is for you not to remember any of your treatment.
The first visit for an anxious patient can be probably the hardest visit because we're just ... and the good thing about it is we're just talking at that point, so we want to make patients feel at ease, that it's just more of a conversation and getting to know the patient and understanding where are those fears coming from, because many times it can be a childhood experience. Sometimes it can just I don't like this one part of dentistry, and it can be injections or it can be the sounds. It can be a gamut of different things.
We do try to pinpoint where that anxiety is coming from. But the bottom line is that patients usually are at ease immediately when and your dentistry will be done. we start to talk about the fact that we are able to sedate you. You won't remember anything about your care here, so I always tell patients that the most wonderful thing about this is you will wake up at home and your dentistry will be done.
And so patients who have gone through that experience typically tell us that that's the way I want to do it every time, because they're all of a sudden able to erase years of neglect in say one visit or two visits. It's a real cool thing for me. It's probably one of the most rewarding things for me as a dentist to be able to help a patient who has been neglecting their teeth for 10, 15, 20 years, and I just see them smile confidently for the first time in a long time, is really a nice ... I appreciate it a lot.
Our gentle techniques and relaxed atmosphere will:
- Ensure you always confidently return when you’re in need of treatment
- Allow you to receive your treatment without experiencing any stress
- Help younger patients look forward to visits rather than fear them
Call Atlanta West Dentistry today at 770-744-4619 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Our dentists will make you happy you chose us!
Providing Safe Sedation Dentistry For You & Your Family
Our sedation dentistry ensures a pain-free and anxiety-free experience. We often hear from patients who express their gratitude and delight in their first-ever visit to the dentist without fear.
Thanks to our advanced training, we offer three different levels of dental sedation:
- Inhaled Sedation – This form of sedation is available in every one of our patient rooms. Also known as “laughing gas,” it’s breathed in and can help with anxiety or prevent gag reflex. It’s suitable for nervous children and anxious adults alike!
- Oral Conscious Sedation – This uses an easy-to-swallow pill, allowing you to feel relaxed and at ease throughout the procedure. It’s a mid-level form of sedation.
- IV Sedation – Our highest level of sedation, this allows you to sleep through your procedure and wake with no memory of your treatment.
Offering Additional Comfort With Every Visit
Providing You With Longer Appointments
We offer longer appointment times to patients who want to knock out many procedures at once. We often do half-mouth or full-mouth work this way. If you are interested in a longer appointment, speak to one of our team members.
Ensuring Your Privacy
Another way of relieving dental fear is offering private operatories equipped with the latest technology, televisions, blankets, pillows, and more. Our surgical sedation suite is specially designed for longer, more complicated procedures and features a dedicated restroom and outside exit.
Helping You Relax Before Your Visit Begins
Our modern, roomy office is specifically designed with our patients in mind. We have a nice, open waiting room with complimentary beverages and soothing colors and decorations.
For help relieving dental anxiety in Marietta, call Atlanta West Dentistry today at 770-744-4619. We’ll set you up with a complimentary, no-pressure consultation.
