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The Dental Anesthesia Center

At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle dental care that you deserve from sedation dentists in St. Louis. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate team.

“Anything that they can do to accommodate people with special needs, they do.”

“If it was not for them, I don’t think I would be able to make it through a normal dental appointment.”

“They do anything they can to make you feel comfortable.”

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Excellent4.8★★★★★ Based on 40 reviews from review us onSarah C.Sarah C. ★★★★★ DeLaina J.DeLaina J. ★★★★★ Best dental office in St. Louis hands down! It’s a great place to go for sedation or just general dentistry! Highly recommend!Olga D.Olga D. ★★★★★ I recently had fillings done by Dr. Thoms. His crew that was helping prep me to go under did an amazing job. I have really bad trauma (& anxiety) from previous dental work and permanent nerve damage from a surgery I had in 2021. The staff and Dr. Thoms made sure that I was calm and comfortable. This has probably been the best experience I have ever had, thanks to this dental clinic. The front end staff is patient and kind to their patients. I would most definitely recommend anyone to go here if they have dental anxiety. Dr. Thoms explained everything very thoroughly during our consult months prior and also the day of my fillings. After we were finished with my filings, I told him about my bottom teeth pushing too much on my 8 and 9 (another issue I had been dealing with after my last dental surgery), he was more than happy to help and filed down my bottom teeth. I am relieved that he was able to do that for me, even though it was not initially planned. The price of the fillings, anesthesia and odontoplasty/enameloplasty was reasonable. I wouldn't want to pay any less because the outcome was worth it.Juaniata J.Juaniata J. ★★★★★ The entire staff is always very compassionate and patient with my daughter who’s autistic😊 I am a patient as well the staff and the doctor are very knowledgeable and are capable of answering every question explaining in detail to my satisfaction. I am in the process of bringing my grandson to become a patient as well keep up the superb service 👏Elizabeth S.Elizabeth S. ★★★★★ I would highly recommend DAC to anyone. I brought our two boys (ages 6 & 3) in to have their routine cleaning. The moment we walked in we were greeted with smiles and warm hellos. The staff does a great job of talking to the boys, saying hello, and making them feel extra special. Carrie cleaned their teeth, and she is awesome. The boys were both so comfortable, she tells them exactly what she is doing, and makes sure they are ok the whole time. She talked with them about their summer plans, school, and fishing. Then Dr. Behl came in to check everything out. She was so personable, informative and positive with the little ones. She explained things very well, and she was so patient as they asked questions or had something to tell her. Thank you to all of the staff at DAC, for being so warm and making this a great experience for the little ones.Brian C.Brian C. ★★★★★ 5 Stars!I skipped going to the dentist for 6 years and what a mistake that was. Everyone at this office is extremely nice and a pleasure to deal with.Laina, their hygenist is awesome even though she is a Cubs fan. I actually look forward to my 3 month cleanings now and will not miss another.Dr. Thoms and his team (I requested Julie as an assistant I would do the same :)) were amazing. As I said I skipped going for 6 years so I had some work to be done and chose to be put to sleep instead of 4 visits. They make sure you are as comfortable as possible and even take the time to check up on you after to make sure you are healing properly.Last but not least, Marie and the entire front office are great. Always a pleasure to deal with and are very accommodating. They are the face of the operation and the tone of the visit is set with them. The amount of care and compassion they show the patients in the waiting room is beyond extraordinary.Sarah G.Sarah G. ★★★★★ I have a special needs son that needed some work done. The Dental Anesthesia Center is an amazing place I can't imagine Trevor being in any better hands. We love Dr. Thoms and his staff. So nice and caring. A little on the expensive side but very well worth the care he received. I would recommend to anyone that has special needs, fear of dentistry or just in need of a dentist.Sir M.Sir M. ★★★★★ It can be frightening to have to put a two-year-old under anesthesia. The staff and Dr. Thoms took the time to explain the treatment options.The process went well, and the services were outstanding. Everyone was polite and empathetic, from the front desk receptionist to the dentists. The customer service was excellent. I rarely post reviews, but I do so because I want others to know that they can trust and feel safe with their care. The Dental Anesthesia Center comes highly recommended from this mama bear.Rachel S.Rachel S. ★★★★★ My son has autism and a lot of anxiety around medical procedures. This is the most understanding and compassionate group of people, I am so grateful we found them. The doctor calls personally to check up on us after the appointment. Even though we only come once a year they remember my son's needs without me having to explain everything all over again. They are always on time, organized, and transparent about billing. I wish all of our medical appointments could go as smoothly as they do here.Emily W.Emily W. ★★★★★ Absolutely wonderful!My five year old had to have extensive dental work done and from start to finish the dental anesthesia center delivered five star work !Going to the dentist is scary enough but having to take your own child to be put under was next level and the care he received from the nurses and dr was mind easing.ShiningStar0428ShiningStar0428 ★★★★★ Very kind and compassionate staff. They took excellent care of my special needs kiddo and took extra time to make sure it was done right. I would highly recommend.Madi G.Madi G. ★★★★★ beyond pleased with our experience with Dr. Hoffman!! My son, Cameron, had work done and everything turned out way better than I could've ever expected. Dr Hoffman saved all of his teeth, where other dentist told me the only option for two of his teeth were to be pulled. His smile is so beautiful and I couldn't think them enough! They were sooo kind!! The dental hygienist were so sweet, and throughly explained everything to me. There was no judgement. They made this whole process so comfortable. Yes, it was pricey, but worth EVERY penny. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for taking the time to share. We are so appreciative. Clint W.Clint W. ★★★★★ So caring, so nice, as others said, a little higher priced. But it is worth every penny. I can't describe how great everyone isResponse from the ownerThank you so much for taking the time to share this positive review. It is very appreciated! The Wallner T.The Wallner T. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for the excellent 5 Star rating! Regina J.Regina J. ★★★★★ We love all the workers there. Their very welcoming staff, but very professional. We’ve been going there for about 15 years.Terriona A.Terriona A. ★★★★★ Dr Sean Thoms and his staff were great! The office is very welcoming and they yook very great care of my 2year old. I would recommend them to the world!Lejla mLejla m ★★★★★ Dr. Hoffman and his staff are amazing, friendly and caring. I have high anxiety and fear of dentists due to my past bad experiences, but the Dental Anesthesia Center made me feel at ease and comfortable. Had a lot of dental work done in one visit while sedated and recovered well. Now I have my smile back thanks to Dr. Hoffman and his team. If youre a person like me I definantly recommend you the Dental Anesthesia Center.Response from the ownerThank you Lejla, we are happy to help! Taylor K.Taylor K. ★★★★★ My son is in need for oral surgery and Dr. Thoms was so kind and gentle with my son! We are so blessed to have found this team!Response from the ownerThanks Taylor! Allan H.Allan H. ★★★★★ Very professional and clean environmentResponse from the ownerThank you Alen! Tonya H.Tonya H. ★★★★★ My 9yr old daughter was afraid of going to the dentist. I was referred to Dental Anesthesia and I must say, they were AWESOME!! Dr Sean Thoms along with the staff were wonderful. They explained everything they were going to do to my daughter and kept me well informed during her procedure. They allowed me to be by her side until she was sedated. They even called later in the day just to check on her. My daughter said they made her feel very comfortable and would want to return to this practice for future procedures.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your kind words Tonya! StaceyStacey ★★★★★ I have bad anxiety when visiting the dentist die to a bad experiencein my part. However, coming here has changed all of that. This is a great office with a wonderful friendly staff and amazing dentist. I always feel comfortable and welcomed when I come to their officefor an appointment.Response from the ownerThank you so much Stacey! Michael PMichael P ★★★★★ haile M.haile M. ★★★★★ Best dental office for all your dental needs! Highly recommend!Rebekah E.Rebekah E. ★★★★★ We are so thankful that another dentist recommended The Dental Anesthesia Center to us. Our little boy needed special care due to his MTHFR mutation. Dr. Thoms was very thorough during our initial consultation, answering every question we could think of. When our son had his dental procedure under general anesthesia, Dr. Thoms and everyone else we encountered there served us with compassion and great concern for our son's well-being. We could not have asked for a better experience! Now our son is looking forward to his 6 month check-up, and we will recommend Dr. Thoms any opportunity we have to do so.kellye T.kellye T. ★★★★★ The office felt welcoming, and the staff cordial. My wait time was short and the staff treated my husband as if he had no disability at all. Dr. Thoms explained everything in detail and was very personable which made us comfortable. I will be taking Dr. Thoms card back to my current dentist office and also my job at the doctor's off I work at as a reference for others who might need their services.Samantha Lee R.Samantha Lee R. ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for your kind review! 🙂 Mary M.Mary M. ★★★★★ Last visit was 14 years ago. I need to make appointment soon. Bad tooth, not sure what else. These guys understand my anxiety and will put me out..wake up..all done!! These are The Only Staff I trust, 100% !!Response from the ownerMary, we are sorry to hear about your tooth! And thank you so much for your kind review! Now lets get that tooth taken care of and get you out of discomfort. Just call the office 314-862-7844 to set up an appointment. We would love to see you again! 🙂 Julie C.Julie C. ★★★★★ Best dentistry for dental anxiety, Clayton, MO. I have been searching for a dentist to ease my child's dental anxiety. Dr. Hoffmann and his team were so caring and understanding with my son Matthew!!!! Highly recommended, they know their stuff when it comes to sedation dentistry here in Saint Louis! Wouldn't take my family anywhere else!!!Response from the ownerIt is our pleasure to have Matthew as our patient! We are so thrilled to hear that we are able to ease your Matthew's dental anxiety. We are looking forward to seeing him at his next dental check up! Mike L.Mike L. ★★★★★ These guys are fantastic! If you are not going to the dentist because of a bad or painful experience this is the place to go.I was one of those people not going for way too long out of fear and anxiety. One day I had a horrible tooth ache, I put it off too long, the pain was unbearable and I didn`t have a dentist.Thank God I found The Dental Anesthesia Center. Don`t wait for this to happen. I have been a patient now for last fifteen years and I highly recommend you going here. You will be glad you did. The whole staff is the best. .Response from the ownerMike,We are so glad you found us and to hear that our team is able to make you feel completely comfortable at the dentist. 🙂 Its our pleasure to have you as a patient! Thank you so much for your kind review! See you at your next dental appointment! AmyAmy ★★★★★ I would absolutely really recommend this place to anyone. All of the nurses I came in contact with were really sweet and the dentist was really nice as well. I had some issues relaxing at first, but they were experts in trying an alternative and before I knew it, my appointment was over. I really wish I would have tried this place first and will definitely return.Lane M.Lane M. ★★★★★ These guys and gals are great. I had some issues getting a root canal done at the endodontist. The team at The Dental Anesthesia Center really knows the drill. They filled me with confidence on what was a very unnerving experience. If you're considering sleep dentistry, give these floss wiedling dental denizens a call, they do great work and are good people, to boot!Sherry C.Sherry C. ★★★★★ I actually Love everyone at the Dental Anesthesia Center. I have been going there for many years. But Dianna Dieffenbach Is my Hygienist. I Love how gentle and caring she is and yet how thorough she is. I hope I never have to go to a different place. Thanks to Dr. Hoffman I can smile and Thanks to Dianna for keeping it that way.Response from the ownerSherry!!! We love having you as a part of our dental family! Thank you so much for your kind review! We greatly appreciate it! I will make sure to tell Dianna all of your kind words ;)The Dental Anesthesia Center Ann R.Ann R. ★★★★★ I highly recommend the Dental Anesthesia Center. The best dental care, knowledgeable, efficient, state of the art facilities, friendly, painless, AWESOME!Response from the ownerAnn,Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm glad to hear that you have had such a pleasant experience!The Dental Anesthesia Center Chris C.Chris C. ★★★★★ Great practice, I've been going there for 20+ years!!!Response from the ownerThank you for the kind review ! We appreciate that beyond words! It has been our pleasure having you as our patient! We look forward to seeing you at your next dental visit! Trisha F.Trisha F. ★★★★★ I had to have major dental work done and due to a chronic facial pain issue I needed IV sedation. The staff at Dental Anesthesia Center were kind, caring, and attentive. The phone questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. Scheduling issues were handled well. This is a highly professional group of people. I had a very good experience there and would recommend it to anyone needing IV sedation for dental care.Response from the ownerTrisha,It has been an absolute pleasure to have our team care for you during your dental journey. You have been nothing but wonderful to our team every step of the way, we thank you! And thank you so much for your kind words, your kind words help us help others. 😉 See you soon!!!! James H.James H. ★★★★★ Great Saint Louis Dentist. If you are looking for Sleep Dentistry, Anesthesia or Conscious Sedation, you should see the Saint Louis Dentists at The Dental Anesthesia Center. Whether a regular checkup, cavity, filling, cosmetic dentistry, root canal, crown, implant or other dental needs, in Saint Louis, this dental care is the best.js_loader

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