Blog: Sedation Dentistry

For some people, dental procedures are accompanied by anxiety or fear. It does not need to be this way. And thanks to sedation dentistry, everyone can approach upcoming dental procedures free from nerves, anxiety, and fear.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Most dental procedures don’t require total unconsciousness with a general anesthetic. Thus, patients are typically awake and conscious during their procedures. As ...

If you feel that pit in your stomach when visiting the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry in Chesterfield. When patients feel fearful or anxious about visiting the dentist, it often keeps them from getting the dental care they desperately need. Dental sedation offer solutions for anxious patients to comfortably get the procedures they need to maintain a healthy ...

At Clarkson Dental Group, Our team has safely provided IV Moderate Sedation for all types of dental treatment in a safe and relaxing environment. Through our years of experience in sedation, we have created recommendations to guide you comfortably through your sedation procedures. Here's what you should know.

Preoperative Care

We know you will have questions regarding your dental care and ...

“Fear is the mind-killer.” This is among the most memorable quotes from the novel and now feature film “Dune.” But did you know that this interpretation of how fear impacts us is consistent with neuroscience? A recent Forbes article explains how fear starts in our lower brain, or the amygdala, triggering the old fight or flight reflex.

But in ...

At Clarkson Dental Group, we offer various options to help you feel at ease when under our care, including sedation dentistry in Chesterfield, MO.

Compassionate and Gentle Dentistry in Chesterfield

Our dental team has over 30 years of experience managing apprehensive or fearful patients. Our compassion and experience allow us to listen carefully to your dental concerns. 

We also understand that simply picking ...

Dr. Scott, Mahlin, DDS, a top Chesterfield, MO dentist, is the proud recipient of the Mastership Award. He was one of approximately 90 dentists across the country to receive this distinction in 2020.

The Mastership Award recognizes a dentist’s commitment to dental education and treatment excellence. And the designation and accreditation are considered one of the highest honors bestowed by the ...