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It’s common for people to feel nervous about going to the dentist. Dr. Kari Mann understands this better than most dentists because her own dad suffers from dental anxiety. For some people, dental treatment can be so stressful or intimidating that they completely avoid it. Whether you’ve had negative past dental experiences or are worried you need more extensive treatment, our caring, compassionate team wants to change this narrative. In fact, we strive to deliver dental care that is more comfortable than you ever thought possible! When you visit our practice, you won’t see any of the clinical equipment that creates anxiety for many dental patients. From our soothing living room-like lobby to calming décor and colors, our office is focused on helping patients feel relaxed. We also offer several types of sedation dentistry in Cape Coral, FL and will help you choose the best option to address your level of dental anxiety and the procedures you need.
If you’re looking for sedation anesthesia, look no further than Kari Mann Dental Studio! In addition to calming sedation dentistry, our hypoallergenic certified service dog Doc provides a unique, fluffy and adorable type of “dental anesthesia” you won’t find at any other practice!
Doc isn’t just your regular run-of-the-mill, albeit absolutely adorable Maltese pup—he has a job to do and knows it. Doc is trained to help soothe patients’ nerves so they can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable dental experience. We encourage you to request his presence during your visit. Doc will sit quietly on your lap, welcomes your loving, gentle attention and will reciprocate with his!
Commonly referred to as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a safe and highly effective mild sedative, even for children. The colorless, odorless gas is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose. You breathe normally and the effects of nitrous oxide are felt within minutes. While it likely won’t make you laugh, nitrous oxide slows down your nervous system, so you’ll feel less inhibited and may experience euphoria or lightheadedness. After your procedure is complete, the nitrous oxide is turned off, the side effects wear off quickly and you breathe in pure oxygen for a few minutes. Although you may have little memory about your procedure, nitrous oxide isn’t associated with any lingering side effects, so you can drive yourself home.
Oral sedation is a good option for mild to moderate levels of dental fear. Oral sedatives called benzodiazepines work by decreasing activity in the parts of your brain that control fear and anxiety. It’s common to take one pill an hour before a procedure, although some patients also take a pill the night before to reduce worrying about treatment. During your procedure, we monitor all your vitals to ensure your safety. Although you’re awake, you may forget parts of the procedure or the entire experience due to amnesic effects of the drug. Because sedatives can impair your judgment and reaction times and the effects can linger, a designated person needs to drive you to and from our office.
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