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Expert Sedation and Special Needs Dentistry for Ellisville, MO
The Dental Anesthesia Center is here if you live in Ellisville, Missouri, and seek a dentist who understands complex dental needs. Just a short drive from Ellisville, our St. Louis practice specializes in sedation dentistry, general anesthesia, and dental care for patients with special needs. We provide care not typically found in traditional dental offices, all in a calm and supportive setting.
Why Ellisville Patients Trust The Dental Anesthesia Center
Our team offers a unique and much-needed solution for patients with dental anxiety, special healthcare needs, or difficulty tolerating standard dental procedures. With a board-certified anesthesiologist on-site, we safely and effectively perform dental procedures under general anesthesia or IV sedation when necessary.
Our specialties include:
General Anesthesia Dentistry for Adults and Children
Special Needs Dentistry for Physical, Developmental, or Cognitive Disabilities
Advanced Sedation for Dental Phobia, Trauma, or Medical Complications
Pediatric Dentistry with Compassionate Sedation Options
A Calming Experience for Every Patient
Many Ellisville residents choose us because we offer a truly patient-first experience. Whether you or your loved one has difficulty sitting still, suffers from extreme dental fear, or needs multiple procedures at once, we customize each treatment plan for comfort and safety.
We’re the preferred choice for individuals who:
Have autism, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome
Are medically compromised or have mobility issues
Need accommodations beyond what a general dentist can provide
Have previously avoided the dentist due to fear or sensory sensitivity
We are one of the only dental practices in the St. Louis area with the experience, equipment, and team required to treat patients with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special needs.
Pediatric Sedation Dentistry
We provide safe, compassionate dental care for children with anxiety, behavioral challenges, or sensory sensitivities, making every visit stress-free for kids and parents.
General Dentistry
We offer fillings, crowns, cleanings, and more—all under sedation if needed. This is ideal for patients who cannot tolerate traditional dental settings.
Convenient Access from Ellisville
Our centrally located St. Louis office is easily accessible from Ellisville and surrounding West County communities. We offer flexible scheduling, a stress-free environment, and a team understanding your unique dental concerns.
Book Your Appointment Today
Are you looking for a sedation dentist near Ellisville, MO, or a provider specializing in special needs dental care? Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center at (314) 862-7844 or schedule your appointment online. We’re committed to delivering exceptional, anxiety-free dental care for every patient—because your smile deserves it.
Best Dentists in St. Louis. Really a great dental experience. I have used this office for regular dental care, cavities, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry. Teeth look great.
Response from the owner:Christopher we apologize for the belated response. We are very pleased to hear you have a great dental experience with our office! Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you at your next dental appointment!
Dr. Behl!
I cannot recommend Dr. Maris Behl enough. If you have dental anxiety, she is truly the kind of dentist you hope to find. If teeth could be wrapped in pillows and protected by flying unicorns, Dr. Behl would somehow make it happen.
I have significant anxiety around dental procedures and have needed deeper sedation for dental work in the past. From the beginning, Dr. Behl took the time to listen to my concerns and made me feel genuinely heard rather than dismissed or rushed. She created such a sense of trust and safety that I was eventually able to have my dental work done with only nitrous instead of full sedation, which is something I honestly didn’t think I would be comfortable doing.
During my crown placement, she explained what she was doing throughout the procedure, which made an enormous difference in keeping me calm. She also took the time to address a filling that had been bothering me for what felt like forever — and she actually fixed the problem.
What stands out most about Dr. Behl is how safe I feel in her care. She is compassionate, patient, communicative, and incredibly attentive to how her patients are feeling. For someone with dental anxiety, that combination is invaluable.
Finding a dentist I trust this much has completely changed my experience with dental care. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Behl and would recommend her without hesitation, especially to anyone who has dental anxiety or has struggled to feel comfortable receiving dental treatment.
Response from the owner:Thank you for such incredibly kind words! We’ll be sure to pass this along to Dr. Behl. We’re pretty sure the flying unicorns are going to be the part she remembers most! 🦄💙 We’re so glad our team could help make your experience a more comfortable one.
Dr Thoms and his team are phenomenal. No question, the absolute best possible option for my child when he needed work done while sleeping (age based). While this option is not inexpensive, this set up of have anesthesiology in-house allowed us to get his mouth healthy when a traditional pediatric dentist could/would not. I am a parent that asks a lot of questions on behalf of my toddler’s care and at no point did I feel judged for this, nor was I rushed during my evaluation process during the consultation. Although the procedure is not one I would like to repeat for my child, my husband and I were both so pleased with how well Dr. Thoms communicated and how he clearly cared for our son’s wellbeing (both physical and emotional during a less than comfortable visit). Cannot recommend the back of house team more highly.
My one detraction is the FOH staff (not everyone) were not nearly as pleasant. I would like to communicate that while their day-to-day is very routine for them, being in that office as a parent is very scary for some people in their office and a little bit of kindness goes along way. I do recall, having a very pleasant conversation with Rebecca, but otherwise everyone else was on the apathetic side, in my personal opinion. That said you’ll notice that I still am leaving a five star review because the dental staff really just knocked out of the park, but as a parent I want to encourage you to look past any rudeness you may experience over email or on the phone because Dr. Thom’s is really that excellent.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re grateful to hear that our team provided compassionate, attentive care and took the time to answer your questions throughout the process. We also appreciate your comments regarding your experience with our front office team and will certainly share your feedback. Your kind words mean so much to us!
