After decades of treating Chesapeake-area patients, Dr. Simmons has learned a lot about people and their feelings about dentists and dentistry. Unfortunately, many people have had 
negative experiences at a dental visit in the past, and the result is often that they avoid making appointments when they desperately need care, sometimes for years at a time. If you’ve been putting off a trip to the dentist, Dr. Simmons wants you to consider sedation dentistry, a wonderful way to regain oral health without fear. Wondering just who benefits from sedation dentistry? Read below to see if one of the following situations applies to you:
- Anxiety, stress, or fear associated with dental visits
- A sensitive gag reflex
- Extra-sensitive teeth
- Physical discomfort when sitting in the dental chair
- Inability to become numb with traditional, local anesthetic.
- The need to complete extensive dental work in as few visits as possible.
If any of those scenarios sound familiar, you could be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. While it may initially seem like an extreme measure, in reality, sedation is a very safe, customized tool that Dr. Simmons routinely uses to provide patients with the most rewarding and stress-free dental visits possible. Sedation can be tailored to solve minor anxiety problems or the most extreme stress. Because each person is unique, Dr. Simmons will decide what type of sedation is appropriate for your situation after reviewing your medical records and holding a private consultation with you. Sedation methods include nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation.
Dental fear and physical discomfort are very real concerns. Dr. Simmons and our team respect these issues, and we understand your situation. Whether you need a dental implant to replace a missing tooth or laser therapy to address gum disease, your visit can be comfortable and worry-free. With compassionate care and sedation dentistry, we can plan a relaxing dental visit customized specifically to meet your needs. Please feel free to ask any questions. Dr. Simmons will always provide you with answers and information, so you can make wise dental care decisions.
As member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Dr. Simmons is committed to the advancement of safe and effective sedation dentistry. To schedule a consultation with Chesapeake’s “Comfort Dentist,” call our office today. Patients from Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, Moyock, Elizabeth City, Currituck, Outer Banks, and beyond have put their trust in our highly-trained team. We look forward to helping you overcome fear and discomfort and seeing you enjoy good dental health!
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