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Sedation Dentistry in St. Peters, MO | The Dental Anesthesia Center
Trusted Care for Patients with Anxiety, Disabilities, and Medical Challenges
Welcome to The Dental Anesthesia Center, your regional expert in sedation and sleep dentistry, proudly serving the St. Peters, MO community. Our practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care in a calm, controlled setting—ideal for individuals who experience dental fear, have special needs, or require advanced anesthesia options.
With specialized training and state-of-the-art sedation techniques, we make dental visits safe, predictable, and stress-free for every patient.
We offer our services throughout St. Peters and the surrounding areas, delivering personalized care plans and a team that truly understands complex patient needs.
Who We Help
Many of our St. Peters patients seek us out because traditional dental environments aren’t equipped to meet their specific needs. We regularly treat:
Patients with extreme dental anxiety, phobias, PTSD, or trauma-related dental aversions
Elderly patients and those with complex medical conditions requiring specialized care
People needing comprehensive treatment under general anesthesia in a single visit
Our patients come from throughout St. Charles County, including O’Fallon, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville, to receive the focused attention they can’t find elsewhere.
Meet Our Sedation Dentistry Team
Our experienced doctors—Dr. Michael Hoffmann, Dr. Sean Thoms, and Dr. Maris E. Behl—lead a team committed to patient-centered care. Known for their expertise in sedation dentistry and treating individuals with special needs, they’ve helped thousands of patients access quality dental care comfortably and safely.
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.
Looking for Sedation Dentistry in St. Peters, MO?
Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center today to schedule an appointment. Whether it’s for you or a loved one, our team is here to provide the safe, comfortable, and compassionate dental care you deserve—without fear or stress.
Our son, Jimmy Henderson , has been having all of his dental care done by Dr. Michael Hoffmann and his team at the Dental Anesthesia Center for the past 15 years. He goes there once a year and they put him to sleep, clean his teeth, take x-rays and fix anything that needs to be repaired. They are such a blessing for us and our son. He couldn’t tolerate a regular dentist. We heartily recommend them for your dental care. Terry & Debbie Henderson
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your trust and support over the years. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care in a safe and comfortable environment. Your recommendation means the world to us!
Outstanding customer car for our 15 yrs old Autistic Granddaughter. Rebekah really helped put our minds and ease and helped us plan the next visit when it came to reservations we had on the cost of this treatment, and future ones. This is expensive, but worth it knowing they help special needs kids, teens and adults. Sedation dentistry team handle everything great! Thank you Dr. Thoms and the team!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re so glad our team could provide a supportive and reassuring experience while helping you plan for future care. It means a great deal to know you felt informed and cared for every step of the way. We truly appreciate your kind words and the trust you’ve placed in us.
Dr Thoms specializes in dental anesthesia for patients with Special Needs. My daughter has been a patient of his for many years. His experience, depth of knowledge and understanding the needs of Special Needs patients is excellent. He presents clear and detailed information for his procedures and treatment options along with expectations during aftercare. Follow up instructions include a personal phone call from him as well as additional calls from his office staff. I highly recommend Dr Thoms and definitely give him 5 stars.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re grateful for the trust families place in our team and are committed to providing thoughtful, individualized care with clear communication every step of the way. Your recommendation means a great deal to us!
My hygienist, DeLaina Joost, takes excellent care of my teeth with her advanced skills, gentle touch and great “chair side” manner. She is a consummate professional, and such a compassionate person. I look forward to my visits at DAC!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
I want to thank everyone at the Dental Anesthesia Center for taking care of me yesterday—Meaghan helped me get the forms filled out correctly and in on time, Daisy for guiding me in and getting me out safely, Dr. Hoffman for taking care of my teeth and dealing with my really terrible gag reflex, and EVERYONE who helps make this happen. I don't know all of your names, but I do know that it takes all of you working together to make my dental care possible and have good results.
I'm always nervous when I first arrive, even though every procedure has had a good outcome. I've never had any pain or excessive bleeding as a result. The one thing I realized yesterday is that all of you are warm, friendly, positive, you have what is called a good vibe, which helps me a great deal.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad our team could help you feel comfortable and supported throughout your visit. Providing a safe, positive environment is very important to us, and your feedback means a great deal. We truly appreciate your trust in our care!
