Dental Anxiety and Phobia in Nashville, TN
Safe Relaxation With a
Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
- Light to deeper levels of sedation
- Welcoming, judgment-free space
- Tour the office and ask questions beforehand
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Meet Our Specialist
Dr. Matthew Yezerski completed three years of anesthesia training at Stony Brook University Medical Center and served as chief resident there. He is certified by both the Tennessee Dental Board and the Kentucky Board of Dentistry to provide deep sedation and general anesthesia. He will monitor your vitals while administering approved protocols and medications to ensure your safety.
Understanding How Anxiety and Phobia Are Different
Feeling nervous before an appointment is common. Phobia is a deep fear that keeps people away for years while small problems grow. Bad prior experiences are a common reason many patients struggle to relax at the dentist's office. Dr. Newman understands what you are going through; he is a cosmetic dentist in Nashville who helps patients with mild anxiety or a severe phobia establish a positive new relationship with dentistry.
Choose From Three Types of Sedation
Nitrous oxide, the lightest level of sedation, is administered using a comfortable mask.
Oral conscious sedation involves taking a prescription pill before your appointment to achieve a deep state of relaxation, but not complete unconsciousness.
IV sedation is administered through the bloodstream and induces a state of twilight sleep. You stay deeply relaxed but conscious, and the dose can be adjusted throughout treatment. IV may be better for intense anxiety.
Dental Anxiety FAQs
Will I feel anything during IV sedation?
Local anesthesia minimizes physical discomfort while IV sedation helps you feel deeply relaxed.
Can anyone have sedation?
Not everyone. Sedation is not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and some medications and health conditions rule it out. That is what the health history review is for, and we may consult your doctor.
What if it has been years since my last visit?
Years away can mean more to repair than a cleaning. Request a consult at our Nashville, TN, office. You can ask what treatment involves and how IV sedation would work.
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Relaxing Care Made Affordable
We are out-of-network with insurance providers, but strive to make our care affordable on any budget. The Clint Newman DDS Dental Savings Plan costs $625 a year for one adult, with no waiting period, deductible, or claim form. Benefits start the day you join, and members save 10% on additional treatment. CareCredit® financing is also available.
