Gig Harbor Dentist Waves Fee for Dental Sedation

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Are you one of the 30-40 million Americans who have a phobia about the dentist? While it's normal to have some anxiety regarding an upcoming dental appointment, those with medical phobias have so much built-up anxiety that it can often lead them to cancel their visit. This can easily put their health in jeopardy as many with dental phobias will put off seeing the dentist for months, years, or even decades. That's why Gig Harbor dentist, Dr. Michael Flatley is offering new—and nervous—patients dental sedation at no added cost to take the stress out of their next dental visit.

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"I want all of my patients to feel comfortable when they come into my office. I realize that a lot of people have a fear of the dentist, so my goal is to make everyone that comes through our door feel as relaxed as possible during their visit," says Dr. Flatley. "If a patient has a positive experience then they will continue to take care of their teeth and visit the dentist when they should."

Everyone should see their dentist twice a year for routine checkups, X-rays and a professional cleaning. However, even a regular cleaning can become a nightmare when a patient experiences severe anxiety. But with dental sedation, even a patient's next dental cleaning could feel like a walk in the park.

"We offer several sedation options and, based on your medical history, we'll find sedation that will work with you. Our goal is to provide you with a relaxed and easy dental experience," says Dr. Flatley.

Dr. Flatley offers oral sedation in the form of benzodiazepines (e.g., Triazolam) and inhalation sedation (often referred to as nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas"). Anti-anxiety medications are effective, fast acting, and safe when used as directed. Other patients work better with nitrous oxide, which has been the most common form of sedation for years. It relaxes patients almost immediately.

"I want everyone to take a vested interest in their dental health no matter how scary it might seem. Dental problems don't go away on their own, and most of the time they just get worse. I want people to come to me before this happens so they don't have to waste time, money and countless hours sitting in a dentist's chair," said Dr. Flatley. "If we can pinpoint problems right away, the better things will be for your smile in the long run."

Patients are encouraged to put their dental fears aside to take advantage of Dr. Flatley's free offer. Call today at (253) 853-4955, or visit his website to find out more: http://www.michaelflatleydds.com/.

About Dr. Michael Flatley, DDS, PS: A Spokane native, Dr. Flatley is happy to provide his patients with preventative and restorative dentistry. Dr. Flatley puts an emphasis on patient education, making sure to provide extensive in-office consultations and patient resources online. Dr. Flatley understands patients' dental fears, which is why he offers multiple treatment options as well as dental sedation to make your next visit a breeze.

Media Contact: Dr. Michael Flatley, Michael Flatley, DDS, (253) 853-4955, [email protected]

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