It is commonly understood throughout the dental profession that an estimated 50% of the population avoids going to the dentist due to fear. This staggering number suggests that all types of people can and do have a fear of dentistry, and moreover, are suffering and are in desperate need of dental care from which they are too afraid to seek help.

The knowledge that people are suffering was why it was so important to Dr. Joe that he further understand and seek education relating to anxiolysis, or relaxation dentistry. Through relaxation dentistry, a person is able to complete necessary dentistry in a relaxed, comfortable state through the administration of appropriate medications in-office.

Anyone who has a fear of dentistry can feel comfortable stating their worries and goals to an office that understands and is able to help. Our patients who have already utilized anxiolysis continually let Dr. Joe know that they appreciated so much that our office took the time to listen to and understand their fears and are happy to be free of pain and confident about their smiles again. Relaxation dentistry offers just that - a solution for the fear-based patient where the results are pain-free and worry-free dentistry.