Prioritizing gentle dental care and lasting relationships with every patient
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Combining latest dental technology with professional, compassionate care
Comfort Focus
Specialized in helping patients overcome dental anxiety in a relaxing environment
Specialized Sedation Dentistry for Manchester, MO Residents
Finding the right dental care can be challenging for individuals and families in Manchester, MO, especially for patients with dental phobias, medical conditions, or developmental disabilities. That’s where The Dental Anesthesia Center (DAC) comes in.
Located just a short drive from Manchester, our St. Louis-based practice provides expert-level sedation and sleep dentistry in a calm, safe environment. Whether you need IV sedation for severe anxiety or comprehensive dental treatment for a loved one with special needs, our team is here to deliver care with compassion and clinical excellence.
Why Manchester Patients Choose DAC
Patients from Manchester trust us because we offer something unique:
True Sedation Experts: Our board-certified dental anesthesiologists provide IV sedation and general anesthesia for adults and children who cannot receive care in a traditional dental setting.
Special Needs Dentistry That Puts Safety First: We welcome patients with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other special healthcare needs, ensuring their dental care is safe, effective, and stress-free.
A Calm, No-Judgment Environment: Whether you’ve avoided the dentist for years or need help managing extreme dental anxiety, our team offers kindness, not criticism.
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.
Book Your Sedation Dentistry Consultation Today
If you live in Manchester, MO, and are looking for a dentist who understands your needs—or the needs of your loved one—The Dental Anesthesia Center is here to help. Let us provide the calm, compassionate care you deserve.
Devon’s has received his dental services here for several years. The staff are always pleasant. Dr. Hoffman unmatched. His bedside manner is always welcoming. Devon receives amazing care and support based on his assessed needs. Feedback and instruction is clear and detailed. Follow-up is greatly appreciated. I appreciate their acceptance of differences and assurance that Devon will be taken care of.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words and continued trust in our team! We’re grateful to be part of Devon’s care and truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
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.
