Dr. Hank is a sedation dentistry specialist with advanced training in dental anesthesiology. Patients who benefit most from sedation dentistry include those with serious dental fears, fear of needles or shots, sensitive gag reflexes, extremely sensitive teeth, significant pain during treatment, and anyone who may have suffered a previously traumatic dental experience. Patients who need extensive dental treatment (multiple tooth extractions, implant placement, bone grafting) are also excellent candidates for sedation dentistry.
Importantly: If your fear of visiting the dentist stops you from getting treatment altogether, you are likely to be a perfect candidate for sedation dentistry. We will conduct an evaluation during your consultation to determine the best form of sedation therapy for you. For patients who are not good IV sedation candidates, we also offer oral sedation, which can similarly relax you using a pill-form medication or nitrous oxide sedation.