The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis offers expert sedation care for anxiety-free dental visits. Contact us today.
Sedation dentistry has become an essential option for patients who experience dental anxiety, have special needs, or require complex dental procedures. At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we specialize in providing a comfortable and stress-free dental experience. Here are answers to the top questions patients have about sedation dentistry.
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we prioritize patient comfort and safety, offering a range of sedation options to meet individual needs. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Our adult daughter has cerebral palsy and requires being fully sedated when having anything done. The DAC was such a positive experience. Dr Hoffmann and his staff were kind and did great explaining things. As a mom, I had a lot of questions about how certain things would be done as usually she’s in her chair when getting examined at her local dentist and they had everything under control including transferring from her chair to the dentist chair and keeping her secured in the dentist chair as well as keeping her neck and legs comfortable. Many thanks to them!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re grateful for your trust and happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Our goal is always to provide compassionate, attentive care in a safe and comfortable environment. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
TWENTY YEARS! That is how long our special needs son has been seeing Dr Hoffman and his dedicated team! Our son suffers from an intellectual disability, is non-verbal, and is unable to cooperate for dental cleaning, x-rays, or other routine dental work. He requires general anesthesia. It is such a blessing to avoid a hospital setting just for dental work.
The team is always well staffed, friendly, personable and very professional. Every single year we have been supported by a deeply caring team who are dedicated to patients with a very wide range of disabilities and needs. They have shared useful dental advice and tools (3 sided toothbrushes, blocks to hold open their mouth for daily at-home care, etc.) which improved our son’s daily dental care. We always receive a call back the day after to check his recovery-even on weekends!
Highly recommended and so appreciative to have this team supporting our ever long road of raising a special needs son.
Response from the owner:Wow — thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We are so grateful for your trust and for allowing our team to be part of your family’s journey over the years. It means so much to us to know that our care and support have made a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
We've been coming to Dr.Hoffman for twenty years. There's a reason we keep coming back! He's great. His staff is great. He's double boarded as an MD (Anesthesia) and DDS!!! Our son with special needs needs sedation for even a cleaning. You get what you pay for. He's expensive and... we know he's getting the best care!
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting our team over the years and for your kind words about Dr. Hoffmann and our staff. We truly value your confidence in the care we provide!
Omg!! This place is Amazing! The people who work here are so very nice and understanding. I love this team
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful to have such wonderful patients.
Searching for a new dental clinic is challenging for someone who has
dental anxiety, fear, and traumatic experiences in a dental chair. The staff and doctors at the Dental Anesthesia Center were immediately very welcoming. Dr. Thoms put together a very detailed plan to repair and replace the previous work that I had in the past that was now causing problems. Putting my faith in him was the best thing that I could have done for my situation. I am more than completely satisfied with all of the extensive dental work that I’ve had with Dr.Thoms. I had my fourth sleep dentistry experience yesterday and I’m very happy with my results. I highly recommend this practice and truly want to give them more than five stars! Thank you for giving me back my health and confidence.
Response from the owner:We know it isn’t always easy to find a dental office where you feel at ease, so your words mean the world to us. We’re so glad you feel comfortable with our team and truly appreciate your trust and recommendation!
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Sedation dentistry involves using medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It is often called “sleep dentistry,” though patients are usually awake unless general anesthesia is used. [American Dental Association]
What Types of Sedation Are Used in Dentistry?
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe?
Yes, sedation dentistry is safe when performed by trained professionals. [American Society of Anesthesiologists]
Who Can Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?
- Patients with dental anxiety or phobia
- Individuals with special needs
- Patients requiring extensive dental work
- Children who have difficulty sitting still
[Cleveland Clinic]
What Are the Risks of Sedation Dentistry?
While generally safe, sedation dentistry can have minor risks such as drowsiness, nausea, and low blood pressure. [WebMD]
How Do I Prepare for a Sedation Dentistry Appointment?
Preparation may include avoiding food before the procedure and arranging a ride home. [Colgate]
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Dental Sedation?
Recovery time depends on the type of sedation used. [Healthline]
Is Sedation Dentistry Covered by Insurance?
Many insurance plans cover sedation dentistry when medically necessary. [Delta Dental]
Contact The Dental Anesthesia Center Today
At The Dental Anesthesia Center, we prioritize patient comfort and safety, offering a range of sedation options to meet individual needs.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
