Prioritizing gentle dental care and lasting relationships with every patient
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Combining latest dental technology with professional, compassionate care
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Specialized in helping patients overcome dental anxiety in a relaxing environment
🦷 Sedation & Special Needs Dentistry in Webster Groves, MO
Trusted Dental Care for Patients with Anxiety, Autism, and Special Needs
Looking for a compassionate, highly experienced dentist near Webster Groves who understands dental anxiety, special needs, or complex medical conditions? At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we specialize in sedation dentistry, sleep dentistry, and care for individuals of all ages, including children and adults with disabilities, autism, or severe dental fear.
💙 Why Webster Groves Families Choose Us
💤 Expert Sedation Options: From nitrous oxide to general anesthesia, we offer customized sedation solutions for every comfort level.
👩⚕️ Special Needs Dentistry: Our team is trained to work with patients who have autism, developmental disabilities, anxiety, and medical complexities.
🧸 Pediatric and Adult Dental Care: We serve patients of all ages, including children who require extra time, gentleness, or sedation.
🏥 Hospital Privileges: We’re one of the few dental offices in the region with access to general anesthesia in a hospital setting for complex cases.
🛣️ Convenient to Webster Groves
We proudly serve Webster Groves and surrounding communities such as Kirkwood, Affton, and Maplewood. Our office is easily accessible from I-44 and offers ample parking, accessible facilities, and a relaxing environment.
📍 The Dental Anesthesia Center 950 Francis Place, Suite 305 St. Louis, MO 63105 📞 Call Us Today to schedule a consultation.
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.
⭐ Patient-Centered Dentistry Near Webster Groves
Our mission is to make dental care possible—and pleasant—for every patient, no matter their background or condition. If you or a loved one in Webster Groves struggles with dental visits, let us show you how safe, respectful, and empowering a dental experience can be.
Yes, my grandson has nonverbal autism and they took very good care of him.. He had to have some extra extractions which I was concerned about, but everything went very well. Very happy and I thank you all for all the work you did.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words. We’re so glad to hear you had a positive experience and that everything went smoothly. We truly appreciate your trust in us.
I took my son to an appointment today with Dr. Hoffman. We had a great experience from the time we arrived until we departed. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The dental assistants were very helpful and polite with my son. The doctor is very kind and patient. They explain everything as we went through the process. We were aware of the cost from the beginning to the end and we're allowed to make decisions about how to handle my child's care and not shocked with additional charges after the fact. My child does not resist going to this office. Great experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear your experience was positive from start to finish. Our team works hard to create a comfortable, transparent, and supportive environment for every patient and family. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!
Dr. Thoms and everyone of his staff members are incredible. I was warmly welcomed and made to feel comfortable and relaxed. Which is saying something as I had not been to the dentist in years due to fear/anxiety. My procedure was clearly explained. The office staff was beyond helpful with payment and insurance. The day of my appt was exactly as planned. We started ahead of schedule! The technicians and assistants were clearly skilled and again, helped ease my nervousness. We finished all work as planned. And then Dr. Thoms sat with me and my husband to discuss “everything.” He is very thorough. And finally one of his staff wheeled me down to the elevator, out across the parking lot, and helped me into my van. Now that is service! Around 8:30 p.m. my cell phone rang and it was Dr. Thoms calling to check up on me. Wow!!!!! This man has all you could want in a dentist—kind, compassionate, thorough, understanding, excellent communicator, and skilled. I cannot come up with the best words to so highly recommend the Dental Anesthesia Center. It was a remarkable, yet simple, but thorough experience for me. If you are putting off going to the dentist and have anxiety or fears please call them. They will gently and competently take care of you. And no, this is not an advertisement/ commercial—I am a real live (satisfied) patient.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We’re honored to hear that you felt welcomed, comfortable, and well cared for throughout your experience. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, thorough care—especially for those who may feel anxious about dental visits—so it means a lot to know that came through. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you chose us for your care.
The practice is top notch. Could not ask for better care.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words! We’re grateful for your feedback and are proud to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment.
