Sedation and anxiety-free dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation for nervous patients and long visits.
$80New patient exam with x-raysSe habla español.
What we do
If the dentist makes you anxious, you have options here. Some people just need us to go slowly and explain everything. Others do better with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or oral conscious sedation, a prescribed pill that leaves you relaxed and drowsy. Both are available at our Mesquite office for the patients they're right for.
Start with telling us
Say you're nervous when you book. We'll plan extra time, explain every step before it happens, numb thoroughly, and stop if you raise your hand. For a lot of people that's enough, and they never need sedation at all.
Nitrous oxide
You breathe it through a small mask over your nose. Within a few minutes you feel calm and a little light. You stay awake and can talk. When the procedure is done, you breathe plain oxygen for a few minutes and the effect wears off, so most people can drive themselves home.
Nitrous isn't right for everyone. Pregnancy and some health conditions, such as glaucoma or sleep apnea, can rule it out. We'll review your health history first.
Oral conscious sedation
This is a prescribed pill taken before your visit. You'll be deeply relaxed and drowsy, and many people remember little of the appointment afterward. We monitor your breathing and heart rate throughout. You will need someone to drive you there and home, and to stay with you for a while after.
It's often a good fit for longer procedures, like wisdom teeth or implant surgery, or for patients whose anxiety makes regular care feel impossible.
Cost
What it costs.
Published prices only. Anything beyond the visit is quoted in writing first.
First visit
$80New patient exam
A dental exam with x-rays, plus time with the dentist to talk through what you want before anything is done.
Treatment
In writing
A written estimate before treatment. You see the cost, and what your insurance is expected to cover, before anything starts.
Insurance
In network
In network with many major dental plans, and we check your benefits before your visit. We also help adult Medicaid patients use the services their plan covers.
Insurance we takeNo insurance
$110one-time fee
The Sunshine Membership: 2 dental checkups with x-rays, unlimited limited exams for pain and 30 to 40% off treatment, with no monthly fees.
Membership details
Sunbit and Cherry offer monthly payments on larger treatment.
Questions
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Next step
Book a calm first visit.
You'll see what we see, hear your options in plain language, and get the cost in writing before anything starts.
925 N Bryan-Belt Line Rd, Suite 106, Mesquite. Mon, Wed, Thu 9am to 3pm. Tue 10am to 3pm. Friday by appointment.