What makes us unique is our specialized focus on providing hospital-level sedation and general anesthesia dentistry in a private office setting.
When your child needs dental care and traditional approaches just won’t work — whether due to anxiety, special needs, or medical conditions — you need a team you can trust. At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we specialize in pediatric sedation and general anesthesia dentistry, offering a level of care, comfort, and expertise rarely found in a typical dental office.
Why Pediatric Anesthesia?
Some children need more than just gentle reassurance. Whether it’s extreme dental fear, sensory processing issues, or physical limitations, pediatric anesthesia allows children to receive the care they need — safely and comfortably.
Our advanced sedation options are designed to:
- Eliminate fear and discomfort
- Minimize trauma from repeated appointments
- Allow complex procedures in a single visit
- Ensure the highest safety standards in a controlled environment
Board-Certified Expertise You Can Trust
Unlike general dentists, our team includes doctors who are certified to provide all levels of sedation and general anesthesia. Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann and Dr. Maris E. Behl manage deep sedation and general anesthesia in-office, offering hospital-grade care in a calm, non-threatening environment.
Few dental offices in Missouri offer this level of pediatric sedation dentistry.
Specializing in Children with Special Needs
At DAC, we proudly serve children with autism, Down syndrome, sensory challenges, and other developmental conditions.
- No rushed appointments
- No restraints
- No judgment
- Just compassionate care from a team trained in behavioral, medical, and sensory-sensitive support.
Parents often come to us after struggling with other dental providers — and leave saying, “I wish we found you sooner.”
In-Office General Anesthesia Dentistry
For children who cannot tolerate treatment while awake, we offer in-office general anesthesia, avoiding the need for hospital referrals and long wait times.
We use:
- Anesthesia monitoring by experienced professionals
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Individualized sedation plans tailored to each child’s medical history and emotional needs
Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center Today
If you need a dentist specializing in comfortable, sedation-based care, contact The Dental Anesthesia Center for expert, compassionate support.