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Relaxation Dentistry

Helping Patients Overcome Dental Anxiety

Fear of the dentist can be crippling. Whether you’re wary of the unknown or have had negative experiences visiting a dentist, anxiety can keep you from getting necessary care and attention to your mouth. You know oral health is important, so you know you should keep those appointments. But what can you do? The answer may be relaxation dentistry, a service Dr. Brown provides at our Naperville dental practice.

What is Relaxation Dentistry?
We work hard to alleviate the apprehension that is commonly associated with going to the dentist, and ensure our patients are as comfortable as possible. However, if you’re especially nervous about your visit, we may need to address your concerns with targeted anti-anxiety medications. Depending on your level of anxiety, Dr. Brown can prescribe an anxiolytic, or anti-anxiety, prescription or use nitrous oxide inhalation. A specific form of treatment will be chosen after learning about your needs and concerns. While you’re relaxed and comfortable, we’ll perform your dental procedures. Many people report having little or no memory of the procedure the following day. Learn more about treating anxiety with anxiolytic prescriptions.

Why should I choose Relaxation Dentistry?
Statistics suggest that as many as one in five Americans avoid regular dentist visits because of anxiety. If you’re one of them, relaxation could be the key to achieving and maintaining good oral health. Imagine experiencing an office visit that is peaceful and calm, without the sweaty palms and butterflies that accompany dental angst.

Even if you’re not nervous about dental procedures, you could still benefit from relaxation dentistry if you:

  • need to condense extensive dental work into as few visits as possible
  • have a sensitive gag reflex
  • can’t seem to get comfortable in the dental chair

What treatment options do you offer?

  • Anxiolytic medication prescribed for you by your dentist.
  • Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” which is inhaled through a facemask.
  • In some cases we offer a combination of nitrous oxide and anxiolytic medication to assist in alleviating fear or anxiety.

Are these options safe?
Yes. The medications you will receive are used routinely and have an excellent safety record. Dr. Brown is certified to perform relaxation dentistry, and our team is highly trained in caring for and monitoring our patients, so you can be sure your health and safety is taken seriously. You’re in good hands.

Call our office for a free consultation about which relaxation treatments are right for you.

Call our Naperville dental office today and schedule a complimentary new-patient checkup, consultation, or second-opinion appointment with Dr. Thomas Brown. We look forward to focusing our experience and advanced techniques on creating a healthy, beautiful smile you’ll love for a lifetime. Expect personalized care, state-of-the-art dentistry, and welcoming amenities, so you can relax and enjoy your time with us. Conveniently located in Naperville, we serve families and individuals from Lisle, Bolingbrook, Aurora, Downers Grove, Woodridge, and the surrounding areas.