Comfortable, Stress-Free Dental Care

Relax in our chair while we take care of your smile. Gentle, stress-free dentistry starts here at Whitlow Dental Care.

Stop Letting Fear Prevent You From Taking Care Of Your Dental Health!

Dental anxiety shouldn’t stand in the way of a healthy smile. At Whitlow Dental Care, we offer sedation dentistry to help you feel calm and comfortable during treatment. Whether you experience fear of the dentist, have a sensitive gag reflex, or need a lengthy procedure, our sedation options—including laughing gas, oral sedation, and IV sedation—ensure a relaxed, stress-free experience. Let us help you get the care you need without the worry!

Why Choose a Sedation Dentist?

A sedation dentist is specially trained in oral and conscious sedation, helping patients feel calm and comfortable during treatment. Sedation dentistry is a safe and effective way to reduce anxiety, especially for those with dental phobia or past negative experiences. Administered by trained professionals, sedation minimizes discomfort, making procedures easier for patients with low pain tolerance, sensitive teeth, or a strong gag reflex. Recovery times vary, with nitrous oxide wearing off quickly, while IV and oral sedation may require a longer rest period, ensuring a stress-free dental experience.

Transforming smiles across the Central Valley with sedation dentistry

How Easy Is It To Have a Comfortable Dental Experience?

The kind of sedation we might recommend for your treatment will depend on your fears, anxiety, and the nature of your treatment. Luckily, there are several alternatives for you to decide from, at Whitlow Dental Care!

Step 1. Schedule

Schedule your dental appointment online to get in our office as soon as possible.

Step 2. Relax

Dr. Whitlow will work with you to determine the best method of sedation for you during your treatment.

Step 3. Smile

You can smile knowing your dental health is in great hands, and you’ll love visiting the dentist in the future!

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Types of Sedation Methods We Offer

Nitrous oxide is the most standard type of sedation technique. Before the treatment, we will place a mask over your nose and ask you to inhale it. Laughing gas takes effect quickly, calming your nerves, reducing anxiety, and increasing pain tolerance. Its effects also wear off immediately.

Oral sedation includes taking a prescribed pill before your procedure to reduce stress. Usually, you are required to take medicine an hour before treatment. You will be fully awake and responsive during treatment but a little tired.

Intravenous (IV) sedation helps further ease anxiety and discomfort. The medication starts to take effect as soon as it enters the bloodstream. Under IV sedation, you will still be conscious but less aware of the proceedings.

Your Dental Implant Expert

Is your smile less vibrant and joyful because of missing teeth? At Whitlow Dental Care in Fresno, CA, Dr. Kurt Whitlow creates beautiful, life-like teeth on dental implants to replace missing teeth and restore patient’s ability to eat, speak, and laugh without embarrassment.

Full Arch Implants

Also known as All-on-4®, these implants provide patients with a fixed and permanent solution for replacing a full set of missing teeth.

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Snap-On Dentures

Complete (or Full) Snap-On Dentures are custom-crafted removable dental appliances designed to replace missing teeth.

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Dental Implants

Dental implants look and feel like real teeth, providing a permanent replacement for missing teeth while helping to maintain healthy jawbones.

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Meet Our Team

It is our mission to continually and efficiently provide the people of this community access to exceptional-quality, modern dentistry. It is our goal to continually meet and exceed customer expectations while maintaining the highest standards and make each patient feel as comfortable as possible. We are incredibly proud of our positive reviews on Google and we are always looking for even more ways to improve our patients dental care experience!