CHILDREN’S CALM DENTISTRY CROWN POINT
Calm Dentistry for Stress-Free Dental Care
You don’t need to be a pediatric dentist to know that many kids aren’t exactly fans of the dentist. Whether it’s because of negative past experiences or what they’ve seen online, we see nervous kids every single day, and they always walk out happy and smiling. How? Because we’re partnered with a renowned board-certified dentist anesthesiologist, Dr. Zak Messieha.
Dr. Messieha's office is accredited with the AAAHC, and he has over 30 years of experience in the field of General Anesthesia—with 20 of those years spent working side by side with Dr. Karr and helping all of our younger patients! Dr. Messieha is well-versed in anesthesiology, pain, and anxiety control, and you’ll find no better expert for helping your child get the treatment they need while having a positive experience, which is core to our mission at Pediatric Dental Care, Inc. Just call today to make your child’s reservation with us.
Why Choose Pediatric Dental Care, Inc. for Children’s Calm Dentistry?
- Led by Certified Pediatric Dentist & Mom of 2
- Partnered with Board-Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist
- Two Convenient Locations in Crown Point & Dyer
Is Calm Dentistry Right for Your Child?
If your child is anxious or afraid of the dentist, calm dentistry might be a good fit for them. We’ll help you decide after spending some time with both of you—sometimes taking things slow is all that’s necessary! And, calm dentistry has many other uses. It can…
- Help a child sit still if they have trouble doing so
- Make it easier to keep their mouth open for a long time
- Allow our team to work faster (greater for more involved or more invasive procedures)
- Enables our team to complete more dentistry in a single visit
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Complete treatment for patients with special needs who may be unable to cooperate
General Anesthesia
If your child needs a complex surgical procedure, feels anxious in the dental chair, or is unable to cooperate or sit calmly through dental care, general anesthesia makes it possible for them to simply nap through their procedure. Working with a local board-certified dentist anesthesiologist that we bring into the office, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and efficacy, performing a full medical screening and actively monitoring your child throughout the process. For many families, this option can be life-changing, removing a big barrier between a child and their much-needed dental care.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Despite its name, nitrous oxide doesn’t always make a child giggle (though it’s really cute when it happens). Rather, a few deep breaths through a small nasal mask is all that’s needed to have your child feel like they’re sitting in a warm bubble bath. It simultaneously calms the mind and body, and better yet, the effects go away as soon as the mask is off. That means your child can resume their routine without any lingering drowsiness—plus it helps them care a lot less about what’s going on during their treatment.
