At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we specialize in sedation dentistry for patients with special needs.
Providing dental care for patients with special needs requires a unique approach that prioritizes comfort, safety, and individualized care. Sedation dentistry offers a practical solution, ensuring every patient receives oral care without unnecessary stress or discomfort.
At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we ensure every patient receives compassionate, expert care in a stress-free environment. 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!
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!
Patients with special needs may include individuals with physical disabilities, developmental disorders, cognitive impairments, sensory sensitivities, or severe anxiety. These conditions can make traditional dental visits challenging. [American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry]
Challenges Faced by Special Needs Patients in Dental Settings
Common challenges include:
Difficulty sitting still for extended periods
Heightened sensitivity to sounds, lights, and touch
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for Special Needs Patients?
When administered by trained professionals, sedation dentistry is safe and effective. At The Dental Anesthesia Center, our experienced team provides tailored sedation options and continuous monitoring. [American Society of Anesthesiologists]
Preparing Special Needs Patients for Sedation Dentistry
Preparation tips include:
Discussing sedation options with the dental team
Preparing the patient with familiar routines and explanations
Sedation dentistry is vital in providing high-quality dental care for patients with special needs. At The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, we ensure every patient receives compassionate, expert care in a stress-free environment. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
