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For 15 years, Dr. Bernee Dunson has been dedicated to providing sophisticated dentistry to his patients. With an exceptional reputation in the Atlanta community, Dr. Dunson is the architect of a dynamic, cutting-edge dental practice. He has acquired state-of- the-art equipment and facilities, and developed a culture of patient appreciation. The unique talents of Dr. Dunson and each team member combine to make the practice one-of-a-kind.
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To learn more about your sedation dentistry options, contact our practice serving Downtown and Midtown Atlanta to schedule a consultation.
Bernee Dunson Dental Design
1100 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 680
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone: 404.418.8626
Fax: 404.897.1599
Did You Know?
- As many as 30 percent of Americans say they are “somewhat nervous, very nervous, or terrified about going to the dentist,” according to the Journal of the American Dental Association.
- Roughly 40 million people in the U.S. avoid regular dental visits because of fear or anxiety, the Dental Phobia Treatment Center of New York claims.
- With sedation dentistry, you are put into such a deeply relaxed state that all pain and anxiety are eliminated, making your treatment completely stress free.
Conscious Sedation Dentistry — Midtown and Downtown Atlanta
While our friendly team at Dunson Dental Design prides itself on creating a warm, comfortable, and relaxing environment for patients, we understand that many people experience anxiety during dental visits. Although this feeling isn’t uncommon, it should never keep you from seeking the dental care you need to look and feel your very best. Conscious sedation dentistry minimizes the anxiety associated with a visit to the dental office. Combined with advanced methods in local anesthesia, sedation dentistry allows our patients from throughout Midtown and Downtown Atlanta to enjoy a more comfortable and relaxing experience during their treatment.
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
During conscious sedation dentistry, the same treatment you would receive with traditional dentistry is conducted while you are in a “twilight sleep,” and breathing comfortably on your own. You will be aware of what is going on around you, and will be able to answer when spoken to and adjust your position if necessary. After the procedure, however, you will usually have little memory of the dental experience. In addition, the recovery time is shorter than with general anesthesia, typically lasting 30 to 45 minutes after the procedure is complete. Patients are then released and able to return home.
Additional Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Because you will be so comfortable and free of anxiety and fatigue, Dr. Dunson can work even more efficiently and for a longer period than usual, often accomplishing in a single office visit what might normally require multiple visits, such as placement of multiple dental implants, porcelain veneers, fillings, or a combination of treatments. This also makes sedation dentistry at our office serving Midtown and Downtown Atlanta an ideal choice for people who prefer to undergo complex procedures in one office visit instead of having them spread out over several appointments. In addition, people who experience a strong gag reflex (which tends to interfere with dental treatment) will be freed from the problem, since such reflexes will be disabled during their "twilight sleep."
If you experience discomfort or fear when going to the dentist, or if your busy schedule makes fewer office visits desirable, sedation dentistry may be just what you’re looking for. Dr. Dunson has performed countless procedures using sedation techniques, and he is certified in IV and oral conscious sedation by Miami Valley Medical College in Dayton, Ohio.
Contact Dunson Dental Design to Learn More about Sedation Dentistry
You can rest assured that you will receive the finest in sedation dentistry at our Midtown practice, also serving Downtown Atlanta. Contact Dunson Dental Design to learn more about sedation, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dunson.