Extensive Dental Treatment Made Comfortable

Sedation dentistry is common for patients who are getting extensive treatments, meaning surgeries or other complex procedures, which lie outside of the realm of basic checkups and cleanings.

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Lynn M.

My tooth feels better.

Cindy E.

Dr Thoms and the staff are always amazing. My daughter and I both have dental anxiety and see Dr Thoms for IV sedation appointments . We are so thankful this is an option and appreciate the exceptional care we receive from everyone at the Dental Anesthesia Center.

Christy H.

Always a great experience. Carrie does a wonderful job keeping my smile healthy and bright. Dr. Thoms is always very nice and professional. They make going to the dentist much less stressful!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad Carrie and Dr. Thoms have made your visits comfortable and enjoyable.

Heather M.

The office staff is so friendly n down to earth. They really eased my nerves.

Lori W.

Oh, where to start… The entire staff is welcoming, soothing, and gracious! And Dr. Thoms 10 out of 10!!! And if I’m completely honest, I cannot stand dentist or their offices! This is an a number one place for people like me!!!!.♥️💪♥️🦷

When you go to the dentist for your routine dental cleaning, the last thing you expect to hear is that you need extensive dental treatment. Several factors contribute to the need for major dental work. As you age, other health factors may be harming your oral health. Whatever the reason, you may feel anxious about having major work done to your mouth, and that is understandable.

Here at The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we’ve been working in the sedation dentistry field for over 30 years. For patients who require extensive treatment plans in St. Louis, sedation dentistry may be a great option.

What Are Some Extensive Treatments or Procedures?

Many dental treatments can be classified as extensive or major. Generally, major dental procedures refer to more extensive services; some of these include:

• Tooth extractions
• Wisdom tooth removal
• Crowns
• Bridges
• Gum disease treatment
• Dental implants
• Dentures
• Treatment for TMJ
• Invisalign

Sedation for Extensive Dental Work

Many people avoid or delay going to the dentist because they have dental anxiety. They may fear needles, drills, or the dental setting in general. However, sedation can be a wonderful tool for patients who fear going to the dentist. For invasive treatments, we highly recommend sedation of some sort. These treatments or procedures often take a long time and typically require the patient to be as still as possible throughout the process.

Sedation and sleep dentistry are becoming more common as patients who suffer from extreme anxiety or other disabilities seek proper dental treatment. It is even more common for patients who are getting extensive treatments, meaning surgeries or other complex procedures, which lie outside of the realm of basic checkups and cleanings.

The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis

We can make your dental experience comfortable! When you come in for your appointment Dr. Hoffmann, Dr. Thoms, or Dr. Behl will decide which level is best for you. We look forward to meeting you.