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\"Sedation<\/a>Dental phobia is a real condition. We\u2019re not lying. There are a lot more people than you may realize that suffer from this condition. Also referred to as dental anxiety, it\u2019s a condition that speaks for itself. It doesn\u2019t matter how old or young a patient is, there always seems to be something that keeps them away from the dentist\u2019s office. Maybe it\u2019s the sound of the dental drill that gives them nightmares, or the office \u201csmell\u201d that permeates throughout the practice. Forgoing treatment outright is not a smart decision. If you suffer from dental phobia or anxiety, you know firsthand the feelings that occur. We want you to know that there are ways to deal with dental phobia, and one is through conscious sedation dentistry. This specialized treatment is designed to keep you comfortable and relaxed throughout your procedure. Our dental office in Collierville, TN<\/a> offers this treatment for all of our patients. If you don\u2019t suffer from any type of anxiety, then this isn\u2019t for you. Having trouble finding a great sedation dentist, Collierville residents? Dr. Joshua Holcomb is on the job and wants you to know you\u2019re in great hands.
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Oral Conscious Sedation is a Simple Process<\/h3>\n

The whole point of this treatment is to keep you relaxed and comfortable, but alert enough to answer questions or voice any concerns. The minute you hear a dental drill or anything else that sparks your anxiety, you\u2019ll want to leave the office immediately. We understand, that\u2019s why this treatment is so effective. You might have heard of other dentistry techniques like \u201claughing gas\u201d, but oral conscious sedation is a much quicker process with less side-effects. The goal isn\u2019t to completely knock you out, but to provide a level of comfort and relaxation that will allow you to receive the dental treatment you need.<\/p>\n

The alternative is choosing no treatment at all. When you do that, you\u2019re basically inviting any and all bacteria to throw a party in your mouth. This is one party you\u2019ll have to endure for a while if you don\u2019t get problems fixed. Got a cavity that\u2019s burying itself into your tooth and causing massive pain, but you don\u2019t want to get it treated because of a past experience? We can assure you that you\u2019ll remain relaxed throughout treatment with our oral sedation techniques. They\u2019re safe, highly effective and strong to the point where you may not even remember the procedure. Whatever keeps you comfortable is what we want.<\/p>\n

Ready For Treatment? Make an Appointment Today for Sedation Dentistry, Collierville<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s okay to be nervous about coming in for a dental appointment, but forgoing necessary dental procedures is a decision you will soon regret. Our team wants your smile to look and feel amazing, so do yourself a favor and let us help you. We can bring relaxation back into your dentist-office experience. We welcome patients from all over the Collierville, TN<\/a> area, including Germantown, Cayce, Handy Corner, Fisherville, Rossiville and beyond.<\/p>\n

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