Fear shouldn’t stand between you and the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. If the thought of dental work makes your palms sweat or your heart race, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety affects millions of Americans, but sedation dentistry offers a solution that transforms your experience from stressful to serene.
At McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry in Shelby Township, Michigan, Dr. Brittany McKinley-Holloway understands that creating beautiful smiles starts with creating comfortable patients. Serving residents throughout Shelby Township, Clinton Township, and Macomb, our practice specializes in making dental care accessible to everyone—including those who’ve avoided treatment due to fear or anxiety.
When Sedation Dentistry Becomes Your Best Option
Several signs indicate that sedation dentistry could benefit your next visit. If you experience physical symptoms like nausea, sweating, or difficulty breathing when thinking about dental procedures, sedation can help. Patients who struggle to sit still for extended periods, have a strong gag reflex, or need multiple procedures completed often find sedation makes treatment more manageable.
Past traumatic dental experiences create lasting anxiety that affects future care. If you’ve delayed necessary treatment for months or years due to fear, sedation dentistry can break that cycle. Even patients with sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb benefit from the relaxed state that sedation provides.
Building Comfort and Confidence
Dr. McKinley-Holloway believes the first step in successful dental care is ensuring patients feel comfortable and confident in the procedures and services we provide. This philosophy drives every aspect of our sedation dentistry program. We take time to understand your specific concerns, explain each step of the process, and work with you to determine the best sedation option for your needs.
Our team creates a calming environment where anxiety melts away. We understand that dental phobia isn’t something patients simply “get over”—it requires professional attention and compassionate care. By addressing these fears head-on with sedation options, we help patients receive the dental care they need without the stress they dread.
Tailored Sedation Options
McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry offers both minimal and moderate sedation options to match your comfort level and treatment needs. Minimal sedation helps you relax while remaining fully awake and responsive. This option works well for routine cleanings, fillings, or minor procedures when you need just a little extra calm.
Moderate sedation provides deeper relaxation for more complex procedures or patients with higher anxiety levels. You’ll remain conscious but feel drowsy and may not remember much about the treatment afterward. Both options are carefully monitored throughout your visit to ensure your safety and comfort.
Transform Your Dental Experience Today
Don’t let dental phobias destroy your smile or compromise your oral health. The connection between oral health and overall wellness means delaying dental care affects more than just your teeth. Heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions link to untreated dental problems.
Dr. McKinley-Holloway and her team at McKinley-Holloway Legacy Dentistry are ready to help you overcome dental anxiety with professional, compassionate sedation dentistry. Contact our Shelby Township office today to discuss how sedation options can make your next dental visit worry-free. Your dream smile is waiting—and now it’s within comfortable reach.
CONTACT MCKINLEY-HOLLOWAY LEGACY DENTISTRY:
586-685-0880
LOCATION (TAP TO OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS):
45665 VILLAGE BLVD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
48315
