How can we help you?
We want you to be an active participant in your oral health care. It's our job to educate you about the benefits of good oral health and how it can impact your life. But it's your job to let us know when you have a question or something doesn't make sense to you. We are always available to answer your questions thoroughly. You deserve to have access to all the information you need to make sound decisions about your dental care.
Here are a few of the questions we hear most frequently, but you may have one that you don't see here. Please don't hesitate to call us or fill out our convenient online contact form.
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Dental anxiety is a serious problem because it causes many people to avoid visits to the dentist. The problem is that avoiding treatments because of fear will only lead to more complicated dental problems in the future.
Debra V. Irvin, DDS, has been putting her patients at ease for decades. She knows that, for some, a gentle approach is all that’s needed to soothe anxiety. However, many of our fearful patients benefit from the use of sedation dentistry.
Oral conscious sedation involves taking a prescription sedative before you come to our office for treatment. When you arrive for your appointment, you will feel calm and relaxed. The effects of conscious sedation last longer than nitrous, so you will need a friend or family member to drive you to and from your appointment.
If you would like more information about which type of sedation is right for you, please call our Philadelphia dental office.