by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Aug 20, 2026 | Sedation Dentistry
That racing heart before an appointment, the urge to cancel at the last minute, the sleepless night before a cleaning. If any of this sounds familiar, you are far from alone. Dental fear touches a significant share of adults, and it often starts with one bad...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Intravenous, or IV, dental sedation offers patients a way to remain completely relaxed while undergoing dental procedures. Those with dental phobias, severe anxiety, special needs, or other issues are able to obtain necessary treatment instead of avoiding trips to the...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Once you and your dental professional have agreed on conscious dental sedation for use during your dental treatment, there are a variety of ways in which it can be administered.Inhalation sedation or the use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a light form of conscious...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Nov 1, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics, Sedation Dentistry
If the thought of a dental visit makes you feel anxious, or you have been putting off care for longer than you should, you are far from alone. Dental anxiety affects a significant number of adults and is one of the most common reasons people delay getting the...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics, Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety is more common than most people realize, and for millions of patients, it is the very reason they avoid the care their smiles genuinely need. Whether it is a deep-seated fear of needles, a sensitive gag reflex, the sounds and sensations of treatment, or...
by Dr. Matthew Lassen | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Sedation Dentistry
Any type of phobia can be a difficult and often frightening condition, but fear of the dentist can be one of the worst because it can ultimately even be deadly. Proper dental care is vital to a healthy mouth and body. People who neglect going to the dentist for...
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