Dental Custodian Portland, ME

Why Anxious Patients Choose Dental Custodian in Portland, ME

• Comfort-Focused Approach: We prioritize gentle techniques and clear communication to ease patient anxiety.
• Sedation Options: Offering nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") and oral conscious sedation for relaxation during treatment.
• Experienced & Empathetic Team: Our Portland, ME dentists and staff are trained to work compassionately with anxious individuals.
• Modern, Gentle Technology: Utilizing tools like digital X-rays (less radiation) and intraoral cameras to improve comfort and understanding.
• Emergency Care Available: Providing prompt, gentle relief even in urgent, stressful dental situations.
• Comprehensive Services: Offering everything from checkups to complex restorations in a calming Portland, ME environment.

Our Full Range of Dental Services in Portland, ME

Dental Custodian provides complete dental solutions locally:

• Emergency Dental Care: Gentle, prompt treatment for toothaches, injuries, infections, broken teeth.
• Preventive Dentistry: Checkups, cleanings, screenings designed to prevent future problems comfortably.
• Restorative Dentistry: Fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canals performed with a focus on comfort.
• Cosmetic Dentistry: Smile enhancements like whitening and veneers, achieved through gentle procedures.
• Oral Surgery: Extractions performed with patient comfort and sedation options available.
• Gum Care: Gentle treatment for gum disease.

Managing Dental Anxiety: Options for Comfortable Care at Dental Custodian

Dental anxiety is common, affecting millions of people and often preventing them from seeking necessary care. At Dental Custodian in Portland, ME, we are dedicated to helping you overcome these fears and receive treatment comfortably.

• Open Communication: We encourage you to share your concerns. Understanding your specific anxieties allows us to tailor our approach. We explain procedures clearly and answer all your questions patiently.
• Gentle Techniques: Our dentists and hygienists use gentle injection techniques, provide breaks when needed, and utilize minimally invasive procedures whenever possible.
• Calming Environment: We strive to create a relaxing atmosphere in our Portland, ME office, from the waiting room to the treatment chair.
• Distraction Techniques: Sometimes simple distractions like listening to music through headphones can significantly reduce anxiety during treatment.
• Nitrous Oxide ("Laughing Gas"): This safe and effective inhaled sedative helps patients feel relaxed and calm during procedures. Its effects wear off quickly, allowing you to drive yourself home afterward.
• Oral Conscious Sedation: For moderate anxiety, your dentist may prescribe an oral medication taken before your appointment. You'll remain conscious but deeply relaxed and may have little memory of the procedure afterward. You will need someone to drive you home.
• Building Trust: We believe that positive experiences build trust. Our team works hard to ensure each visit is as comfortable and stress-free as possible, helping to reduce anxiety over time.Don't let fear compromise your oral health. Talk to our Portland, ME team about your anxiety and learn how our comfort options can help you get the care you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is sedation dentistry safe? Yes, when administered by trained professionals like ours, options like nitrous oxide and oral sedation are considered very safe.
• Will I feel any pain with sedation? Sedation helps you relax, and local anesthetic is still used to numb the treatment area, ensuring you don't feel pain.
• How long do the effects of oral sedation last? Effects vary, but you will likely feel drowsy for several hours and need a designated driver.
• Does insurance cover sedation? Coverage varies by plan; we can help you understand your benefits for sedation options here in Portland, ME.