Relaxation Dentistry

Relaxation Dentistry

At Gentle Family Dentists in West Liberty, IA, North Liberty, IA, and Muscatine, IA, Dr. Carol Moreno, her son Dr. Roberto Moreno, and Dr. Carolyn Duong work together to provide the most stress-free experience possible. This goes for any procedure, and for patients of all ages.

Relaxation dentistry at our West Liberty, IA, North Liberty, IA, or Muscatine, IA office is used to:
  • Calm your nerves if you suffer from dental anxiety
  • Help your family feel totally at ease during any treatments
  • Make sure you never fear returning to our office for gentle dental care

It has been estimated that 75 percent of Americans suffer from dental anxiety. If you’re nervous to visit us, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Sometimes, a single bad experience in the past can prevent a person from receiving dental care for the majority of their life.

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Dr. Carol, Dr. Carolyn Duong, and Dr. Roberto, an alumna of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, don’t want you to neglect your smile due to fear. It’s important to let Gentle Family Dentists care for your smile to prevent dental issues and solve any existing problems. Call 563-288-2612 to visit either our soothing West Liberty, IA, North Liberty, IA or Muscatine, IA offices today. We’ll meet with you and go over exactly how we can help you feel great about booking each appointment with us over the years.

Providing Relaxation Dentistry That Best Helps You

Gentle Family Dentists, Dr. Carol, Dr. Carolyn Duong, and Dr. Roberto, offer two forms of relaxation dentistry to provide total peace of mind during your visit at our West Liberty, IA, North Liberty, IA or Muscatine, IA offices. These completely safe options include:

Free Lughing Gas
Laughing gas is given through a comfortable nasal mask, and it quickly relieves you of any anxiety you’re experiencing. This is a preferred method of relaxation dentistry for all ages, since it is completely safe and wears off quickly once your treatment is completed. You or your family members can return to work or school without feeling groggy.

Oral Conscious Relaxation

This is a stronger form of relaxation dentistry, which is taken as a pill before your procedure. Because you will feel drowsy, you’ll need a friend or family member to drive you to and from our office. You’ll be able to communicate with Dr. Carol, Dr. Carolyn Duong, or Dr. Roberto, but you will feel absolutely no pain or stress.

Oral conscious relaxation dentistry is commonly provided for more involved treatments or for patients who suffer from more severe levels of dental anxiety. Like laughing gas, it is completely safe, and Dr. Carol, Dr. Carolyn Duong or Dr. Roberto will provide all the information you need if you have any questions.

Offering Additional Comfort During Your Stay

We will always numb your mouth using a safe numbing gel before any procedure that could cause discomfort. In addition to these measures that ensure you feel no pain, we offer:

  • A soothing, spa-like atmosphere
  • Comfortable neck pillows and blankets
  • Ceiling TVs so you can kick back and be entertained during treatment
  • Headphones
  • Monitors so you can see what Dr. Carol, Dr. Carolyn Duong, or Dr. Roberto are seeing inside your mouth, if desired
  • A warm towel to wash up with after your treatment

Call Gentle Family Dentists at 563-288-2612 or contact us through our online form to speak with us today. We’re here to answer any questions you have so you can feel completely confident during your first appointment!

What our patients are saying

Hannah D.North Liberty
All of the dentists at gentle family dentists are amazing! We love Dr. Carole! Her approach is so effective! It has saved both our children from oral surgery in their late teens years. The entire staff is thoughtful, kind, extremely caring and gentle! It is a pleasure to be treated there!
Amber P.North Liberty
Great experience and the team truly showed concern for me during my extraction experience. They were able to get me in quick and then also accommodated my crazy work schedule and got several timely services done before work so I would not be in pain any more. I would recommend this team to anyone. And if you are not using these wonderful people then you are missing out.
Jacob W.West Liberty
I don’t go but my twin boys do! They love it so much they make the boys feel comfortable and happy when being seen by anyone always a clean and loving environment for them to get their dental work done! They’re 5 so it’s a big part of the reason why we chose to go with gentle family dentist they are so nice to us!
Benjamin W.West Liberty
Dr. Caroline did an amazing job with my crowns on my front teeth, fitting my night guard many times until it was right, and guiding me through the zoom at home whitening kit. I have a whole different smile and I feel so confident. Every person there is so friendly and helpful! Thanks so much!
Laura P.Muscatine
Chipped a molar last night eating popcorn. This morning they were able to get me in for a quick x-ray, then get an appointment scheduled for the afternoon to do the crown. I wasn’t in any pain but I feel so fortunate to have had it fixed so quickly! They have fancy technology & knew exactly what they were doing. Perfectly matched the tooth color. Extremely pleased with my experience!
Laura L.Muscatine
I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate this office. I have hated the dentist for most of my life and stopped going. Now I have teeth issues that embarrasses me. Dr. Grant and the staff have been amazing and made me feel so supported and not judged at all. I’m so happy I found this clinic. I can’t wait to get my smile back!