Dental anxiety is a common phobia. In fact, the Academy of General Dentistry reports that 25 million Americans avoid dental visits each year because of anxiety. Dr. Arnold is an experienced sedation dentist with certification from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He has the knowledge and advanced training to make dental visits comfortable for phobic patients. With oral conscious sedation, one little pill is all it takes to replace anxiety with tranquility.

Is sedation dentistry right for me?

• Do you continually reschedule dental appointments?
• Does the thought of a dental visit make you feel anxious and afraid?
• Do you need extensive dental work to restore years of dental damage and/or neglect?
• Do you gag easily?
• Have you had a negative past experience at another dental office?
• Do you dislike the sights and sounds of a dental office?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then oral conscious sedation may be a good choice for you.

What can I expect at my sedation dentistry appointment?

• You’ll take a calming, commonly prescribed sedative prior to your dental appointment. (Please have someone drive you to and from your appointment.)
• As the sedative takes effect, you’ll feel anxiety melt away. Oral conscious sedation doesn’t put you “under,” but you may doze off during your appointment.
• The dentist will perform your dental work, potentially completing many procedures in a single sedation dentistry session.
• The effects of your sedation will wear off gradually, leaving you with no memory of treatment details.
• You’ll most likely return to your normal routine the evening of your sedation dentistry appointment.

You deserve a safe, comfortable dental care experience. Call Smiles by Arnold and Associates today to schedule your sedation dentistry consultation. We offer two convenient locations, Chesterton and Valparaiso, to serve the needs of our patients in Northwest Indiana.

Smiles By Arnold & Associates has enjoyed helping fearful dental patients in Valparaiso, Chesterton, and all of Northwest Indiana overcome their dental anxiety for many years.  Our team is committed to not only providing excellent Northwest Indiana Cosmetic Dentistry and Family Dentistry, but we consisently deliver this care in a very relaxing, anxiety-free dental environment.

Providing Sedation Dentistry in Northwest Indiana in a spa-like envionment makes it easy for our dentists to alleviate the fears and insecurities that are all too common.  The process is very simple.  Fearful patients simply take one pill an hour before their appointment, and they generally sleep while the dentistry is completed.

We often erase years of neglect and/or improve ones smile  in one simple appointment with exceptional Northwest Indiana cosmetic dentistry.  Our patients love being able to snooze through their appointment and waking up feeling and looking great with their beautiful new smiles. 

Valparaiso and Chesterton dental patients recieve the same great care.  We provide this great care for patients of all ages, focusing much of our time on Northwest Indiana Family Dentistry.  Please visit our website for more details, or call us at:  219-926-5445 for a FREE consultation.

SmilesByArnold & Associates

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 and 219-531-8914

Like millions of Americans, just the idea of a trip to the dentist might leave your palms sweaty and your heart racing. Maybe you’ve had previous bad experiences, or you’re worried about problems the dentist may find. Perhaps it’s been years since your last checkup and you’re afraid everyone at the dentist’s office will judge and lecture you. Dr. Arnold and his staff appreciate your concerns. To alleviate dental fear and embarrassment, we provide oral conscious sedation in a friendly, understanding atmosphere.

Soothing amenities like aromatherapy, massage pads, and paraffin hand treatments are available to all our patients. But for those who still struggle to cope with anxiety, sedation dentistry has proven an excellent and effective tool for restoring and maintaining optimal oral health.

With sedation dentistry, patients can undergo procedures while relaxed and comfortable. Dr. Arnold prescribes a sedative in pill form that you will take an hour before your procedure. By the time your appointment arrives, you won’t feel the anxiety you normally do. Many patients are so relaxed they sleep through the procedure. Even if you don’t fall asleep, it’s likely you won’t remember the experience afterward.

Imagine enjoying a restored, healthy smile. Dr. Arnold can make it happen with oral conscious sedation. To see if you’re a candidate for sedation dentistry, call our Chesterton or Valparaiso office to schedule a consultation. We treat each patient with sensitivity and concern, so don’t let dental phobia keep you from the beautiful, healthy smile you deserve.