Ladd Dental Group

 For many people, a trip to the dentist can bring feelings of nervousness or anxiety. Whether it's a past experience, fear of the unknown, or simply feeling uncomfortable in a dental chair, dental anxiety is incredibly common. At LADD Dental Group , we believe every patient deserves to feel safe, respected, and comfortable during their visit—which is why we're proud to incorporate dental support dogs into the care we provide. A Calming Presence Dental support dogs are specially trained to provide comfort in healthcare settings. Their calm demeanor, gentle nature, and friendly personalities can help patients relax before, during, and even after their appointments. Sometimes, simply petting a dog or having one quietly rest nearby can make all the difference. Research has shown that interacting with therapy and support dogs may help lower stress levels, reduce blood pressure, and create a greater sense of calm. For patients who experience dental anxiety, this can transform what ...

  Dental Anxiety | Sedation Dentistry   Don't let your dental anxiety keep you from receiving the dental care you deserve! Here at LADD Dental Group , we offer multiple forms of sedation dentistry , including Nitrous and Oral Conscious Sedation. Both treatment modalities have a great track record of reducing dental anxiety , and a lot of really patients absolutely love it! Check out what our sedation dental suite in Wabash looks like:    What is Oral Conscious Sedation:   Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry is a treatment modality  in which the use of a drug (normally Halcion) produces a state of depression of the central nervous system (CNS) enabling treatment to be carried out, but during which verbal contact with the patient is maintained throughout the period of sedation. In the dental field it looks like this:  Here is another clip describing the sedation process in the dental setting:  If you are currently struggling with denta...