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I did my research in the area when my daughter came of age to see a dentist and landed on Healthy Smiles. 5 years later and I am still SO happy with my decision! This is the only dentist my daughters have ever been to because we are so happy with this practice. The dentist can be scary, but Healthy Smiles does what they can to make it less so for my girls. There is a welcoming, fun lobby. Kind employees. A TV screen to watch over the procedure chair. They say everything they are doing out loud to keep your kiddos informed. And a couple of fun little prizes for the brave patient when it is done. I 100% recommend this dentist for your kids.
My kids love to come to the dentist here! They are so kind to the kids and gentle. The whole office from the lobby, to brushing and xrays they make it extra fun and special for all ages! My son left yesterday saying how fun it was there and couldn’t wait to go to school and tell his teacher and friends about his visit. Thank you for always checking on our kiddos teeth and making sure they want to keep up with the dentist with all the take home goodies!
My kids have been coming to Healthy Smiles for almost 14 years. Dr. Davis is great and so is the staff. Especially Sarai! Excellent patient care. Thank you!
Dr Davis and her staff give excellent dental care. My children have been patients for 5 years. We switched from a different dentist that seemed to push unnecessary expensive treatments. Dr Davis is more conservative and presents all treatment options with fair pricing .
We had a wonderful experience here for my daughter's cleaning and tooth extraction. The team was extremely patient and explained the process very clearly. They walked us through each and every step and were very gentle with the tooth extraction. This facility is highly recommended.
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A little nervousness before going to the dentist is normal but there are cases when anxiety is so severe, it turns into a phobia. Your child may experience significant distress in the days leading up to a dental appointment, may cling for dear life inside your car once you arrive and may be completely terrified during any dental procedure. Pediatric sedation is an option your dentist in Frisco can offer to help ease your child during the visit.

What Is Dental Phobia?

Dental phobia, also known as odontophobia, is a serious condition that refers to the fear of dentists. There are many reasons why a child may be afraid of the dentist. It could be fear of the dentist, which may or may not have originated after a negative experience in a specific dental office. However, much like how “white coat syndrome” occurs with adults, dental phobia can exist in children even if they have not had a negative experience with another dentist. Children may also be worried about pain or about needles if they’ve previously had dental work. The sensation of tools inside your child’s mouth may also be a trigger for them, as well as the bright lights, smells and sounds.

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Sedation for Dental Phobia

Pediatric sedation with your dentist in Frisco can completely alter your child’s experience when visiting for a dental appointment. What used to be a tense and terrifying event can become a calm, soothing experience during which they relax into the chair without intense fear and anxiety. When children are afraid, they may try to get up from the chair and remain restless throughout their visit, which could result in staying at the dentist longer than needed. Your child could also become visibly and audibly upset, crying and reaching for you while the dentist attempts to complete an exam or procedure. In these cases, pediatric sedation can allow your child to relax and allow the dentist to get you in and out of the office in no time.

Types of Sedation

There are two primary types of sedation that work best for children. They include:
Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous oxide has been used in dental practices for decades. It’s a gas that is administered via a nasal mask. You’ve probably heard its moniker, “laughing gas.” This form of sedation is one of the safest types of sedation and provides several effects your child can benefit from, including sedation, euphoria and mild pain relief.

IV Sedation

IV sedation is a safe and effective option often used for children who need a deeper level of relaxation during dental treatment. Administered through a small IV line, this method allows the medication to work quickly and lets the dentist adjust the level of sedation as needed. With IV sedation, your child will feel calm, relaxed, and free of discomfort throughout their procedure.

Hospital Dentistry

At Healthy Smiles, our priority is creating a safe and stress-free dental experience for every child, particularly when full sedation is needed. To ensure the highest level of care, we work closely with the Children’s Medical Center in Plano for procedures that call for advanced sedation.

Sedation can prevent psychological trauma, especially in children who have dental phobia. Without sedation, visits to the dentist may worsen an already several dental phobia, which could affect your child’s overall health.

Frequently asked Questions

Sedation Dentistry

We offer nitrous oxide and IV sedation in the office. You and the dentist will discuss the options and choose the right course for your child. For more extreme cases, see our Hospital Sedation Dentistry page.

Ensuring your child is comfortable and feels safe is paramount. We want them to feel at ease at the dentist and to alleviate their fears. A calm child enables our team is able to thoroughly perform exams, X-rays, cleanings, or restorative work to maintain optimal oral health.