New options for fearful patients

For many people going to the dentist is a frightful event, even though dentistry has changed so much in the past few years. A visit to the dentist can now be relaxing and fun. Unfortunately, this is not enough for the approximately 145 million people who avoid the dentist due to fear. If you are afraid to go to the dentist, relax. Twilight dentistry with nitrous oxide can change your life for the better!

Nitrous Oxide

Our office offers nitrous oxide with oxygen. A small rubber inhaler will be placed over your nose and adjusted so that you are comfortable . It allows you, our patient, to breathe more oxygen while enjoying a remarkable depth of relaxation. It virtually eliminates the fear, nervousness and tension associated with dental procedures. You, our patient, remain in complete control, is conscious, and can follow directions.

"I am sure the air in heaven must be this wonder working gas of delight". So wrote poet Robert Southey of nitrous oxide, N 2O.

Twilight Dentistry

Dr. Thompson has discovered an option for helping his fearful patients, Twilight dentistry. That's right, using a small pill, people can now have their dental care accomplished while they are totally relaxed and absolutely comfortable. Sedation by a pill during a dentistry procedure makes it possible to be totally relaxed during your treatment. While youre in the chair, Dr. Thompson and dentistry team monitors you closely with the help of our Pulseoximeter which monitors your pulse and blood pressure during the entire dental treatment because youll be completely comfortable during your dental visit, Dr. Thompson can do many procedures while you sleep and are anxiety free. Plus the procedures will be completely pain free! If you have been putting off going to the dentist because of fear now is the time let Dr. Thompson help you.