Relaxing, Anxiety-Free Dentistry in Olathe
Anxiety-Free Dentistry in Olathe, KS
Feeling nervous about the dentist is completely normal — but it should never stand between you and a healthy smile. At Serenity Dental, we are committed to making your visit as comfortable as possible. While we do not offer nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, we can prescribe anxiety medication to help you feel calm and at ease before your appointment. Keep reading to learn more about our approach.
What is Anxiety-Free Dentistry?
Depending on the dosage administered, anxiety medications such as Valium will make you feel relaxed and drowsy. It does not put you completely to sleep, but will make the procedure far more comfortable if you suffer from dental anxiety.
How Do We Help with Dental Anxiety?
Dental anxiety is more common than most people realize. Fear or nervousness about dental visits leads many patients to put off care they actually need, which only makes things worse over time.
At Serenity Dental, we take that seriously. For patients who struggle to get through an appointment, a prescribed anxiety medication can help you feel calm enough to sit comfortably and let us do our work. In some cases, a more relaxed patient also means we can accomplish more in a single visit — which may mean fewer appointments overall if you need extensive treatment.
If anxiety has been keeping you from the dentist, we would rather find a way to help you get the care you need than see you go without it.
How We Approach Dental Anxiety
At Serenity Dental, we want every visit to feel as calm and comfortable as possible. While we do not offer nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation, we do work with patients who experience dental anxiety by prescribing Valium prior to their appointment.
Anxiety Medication for a More Comfortable Visit
For patients who feel nervous or apprehensive about dental care, we can prescribe a Valium tablet to take before your appointment. This helps take the edge off without the deeper sedation used in other practices. You will remain fully awake and responsive — it simply helps calm your nerves so you can get the care you need without unnecessary stress.
This option is a good fit for patients with mild to moderate dental anxiety who need a little extra support before sitting in the chair. It is not sedation, but for many patients it makes all the difference.
If you do take anxiety medication before your visit, please arrange for a family member or friend to drive you to and from your appointment.
Will I Feel Pain During My Appointment?
No. Even when anxiety medication is used, we still apply local anesthesia to numb the treatment area before we begin. Your nerves can still register sensation, so we want to make sure you are fully comfortable throughout the procedure and when the medication wears off. We take care of the numbing once you are relaxed and settled in.
Comfortable Dentistry in Olathe, KS
If dental anxiety has been keeping you from getting the care you need, we are here to help. Contact our office in Olathe, Kansas to ask questions or schedule an appointment with Dr. Silva. At Serenity Dental, your comfort is always a priority.