Can You Be Sedated For A Tooth Extraction?

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At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we specialize in sedation and oral surgeries in St. Louis. If you are having a tooth extracted in St. Louis, The Dental Anesthesia Center is here to help you stay safe and comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Not sure if you should be sedated during your tooth extraction? Here are …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

Is Laughing Gas Enough for My Dental Procedure?

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“Laughing gas” can be a lifesaver for patients who experience anxiety while in the dentist’s chair. Sedation dentistry helps many persons receive much needed dental treatment that would be difficult to perform without these relaxing medications. However you may wonder, is laughing gas enough to help you go through the procedure? What Is “Laughing Gas”? …

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Updated: January 2, 2025

Do Cavity Fillings Make You Anxious? Sedation Might Be the Solution!

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Talk about your fears with your St. Louis sedation dentist. Don’t hesitate to let them know if certain dental procedures make you nervous. Many people believe that only anxious people can ask for sedation dentistry or those who need extensive, complex surgery. Not everyone considers the possibility of being administered sedatives for getting a cavity …

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Updated: May 31, 2024

Sedation Dentistry for Elderly Patients

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Elderly patients often have a difficult time receiving dental treatment. Dental sedation may be the best way for them to get the treatment they need. Sedation dentistry helps patients with anxiety get the dental treatment they need. From individuals who have suffered traumatic experiences in the past to small children and people with sensory processing …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

“Dr. Hoffmann and the Entire Team Are ALWAYS So Kind, Gentle, Caring and Understanding”

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Each of our patients come to us with their own unique dental story. We listen. It enables us the ability to provide everything it takes for each of them to have a “wow” experience. Our reward is the gratitude expressed by our patients. Today Cooper’s mom shared his unique “story”. Meet our “gentle giant” Cooper. …

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Updated: March 6, 2019

The Importance of an Initial Consultation For Sedation Dentistry Patients

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Depending on your circumstances you may need to reach a certain level of trust before you feel comfortable getting the treatment you need. Those that have dental anxiety suffer in a variety of ways. While the most important of them is poor oral health, there is another factor that people rarely discuss. It is the …

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Updated: December 17, 2018