Michael Flatley DDS and team are committed to helping the Gig Harbor community with their dental fears by offering FREE sedation for new patients.

A dental office regardless of its importance to your overall health can be a scary place.  In fact, research shows that 50% of the population is fearful of the dentist and it is the number one reason people neglect their smiles.  If you’re one of these people we can certainly empathize with your situation and have an offer of FREE Sedation to help ease your dental anxiety.  Schedule today by clicking the  Appointment Request form or by calling 253-853-4955 today.

If you are one of those who fear going to the dentist then you may be putting of necessary dental appointments and increasing the damage of your current dental issues.  The problem is that your oral health is only going to continue to get worse and end up being more expensive and even end up causing more serious health issues.  

The good news is that you do not need to suffer through dental appointments.  At Michael Flately DDS, our office is committed to working with you to ensure a bearable, even pleasant visit when you need dental care.  That is why we offer FREE Sedation dentistry.  Sedation dentistry is the practice of providing varying levels of sedation to dental patients with the goal of easing their anxiety and allowing them to relax during their appointment.  There are two more common types of sedation that we offer and we work with you to determine which method best suits your needs. 

Oral Sedation

Oral sedation uses prescribed medications that have varying degrees of anti-anxiety effects and sedation effects.  The most common medications used are benzodiazepines, which are better known by their trade names, such as Valium, Halcion, Ativan, and Xanax.   Dentists prescribe these medications based on your individual needs and they are safe when used as directed.  

Inhalation Sedation

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is the most common form of sedation.  The sedative is administered through a tube connected to a hood, or mask, that you wear over your nose on the day of your appointment.  You will breath in the gas and become calmer and less anxious. 

We now offer FREE Sedation to help our Gig Harbor community achieve their oral health goals

You may fear the dentist but you do not need to avoid your appointments any longer.  We will work with your dental anxiety or dental phobia to ensure that you get the oral care you need in the most relaxed manner possible.

Schedule through our Appointment Request form to receive your no obligation walk through and to get acquainted and comfortable to prepare you for your sedation dentistry experience.  

Please note: Some restrictions apply.  Not all patients will qualify to receive sedation medication.  A thorough diagnosis, treatment plan and prescription are required prior to dispensing any medication.