Dental Anxiety: Tackling a Fear of Needles

A fear of needles keeps many people away from the dentist, even when they know they need care. Bethesda Sedation Dentistry offers sedation options that can help patients skip the anxiety and comfortably get the treatment they need.  For many patients, the hardest part of a dental visit isn’t the drilling or diagnosis, but the […]

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Why More Adults Are Choosing IV Sedation for Routine Dental Work

More adults are choosing IV sedation for routine dental work because it can transform the entire experience, especially for those who struggle with anxiety, sensitive gag reflexes, or past negative dental visits. IV sedation helps create a deep state of relaxation where patients remain conscious but feel calm, comfortable, and often remember very little of […]

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What to Expect After Dental IV Sedation

For many patients, IV sedation can make dental treatment far more comfortable, and the recovery afterward is usually smooth and predictable. In the first couple of hours, you’ll likely wake up feeling groggy and relaxed as the medication wears off, so a trusted adult will need to drive you home and stay with you for […]

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What Types of Sedation Are Used at the Dentist?

At Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, we understand that dental phobias and anxieties are real issues that keep countless people from receiving the oral care they need. We also realize that some individuals don’t respond well to traditional dental anesthesia. In addition, not everyone has time in their busy schedules for an extensive treatment or procedure that […]

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How to Deal with Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is a prevalent issue that keeps thousands of Americans from visiting the dentist each year. Unique to everyone, this condition can range in severity from simply feeling uneasy around the sights and sounds of a dental office to experiencing a true sense of dread at the mere thought of the dentist. Fortunately, no […]

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Sedation Dentistry Options: What Are the Differences?

Many women and men experience anxiety about visiting the dentist. Dental phobia is a common condition, and it often prevents individuals from obtaining necessary oral care. Additionally, when patients avoid treatments due to anxiety, their dental issues can worsen and eventually develop into more complicated and costly problems. To combat dental phobia, Dr. Deborah Klotz […]

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Bethesda Sedation Dentistry Featured in ‘Bethesda Magazine’

We are thrilled to announce that our practice, Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, was recently featured in Bethesda Magazine! Authored by Rita Rubin, the article discusses the advantages of using different sedation methods for various dental care services, and it also highlights the unique experiences of a couple patients who have been effectively treated right here in […]

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Maryland Dentistry Practice Up for Nomination as Best General Dentist in Best of Bethesda Reader’s Poll

Bethesda Sedation Dentistry is one of several dentist’s offices in contention for Bethesda Magazine’s Best of Bethesda Readers’ Poll. Bethesda, MD — Drs. Deborah Klotz and Robert Schlossberg, of Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, have a long history of helping people achieve beautiful smiles with their cosmetic, sedation, and general dentistry services. Now they are encouraging people […]

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