Dentiq (den-teek) Dentistry is a comprehensive dental center in Houston, Texas. We are one of the world’s oldest, and most advanced, multidisciplinary dental centers offering comprehensive cosmetic dentistry (porcelain veneers, lumineers, laser whitening), restorative dentistry (dental crowns, dental bridges), implant dentistry (dental implants, all on four implants, implant dentures, dental implants cost) and tmj dentistry inclusive of oral surgery (oral surgeon, wisdom teeth extraction), periodontics (crown lengthening, gum surgery), orthodontics (invisalign, invisalign cost), endodontics (root canals) and full mouth reconstructions by dentists, doctors and specialists that have met and maintain the highest professional credentialing standards. From simple recare appointments to complete smile makeover, our mission is the same "take great care of great people".

In our office, our periodontists understand that sitting in a dental chair isn't always the most relaxing environment. Quite often, a patient's fear of the unknown or the anxiety over an upcoming procedure can lead to undue stress. With that said, we tailor pain control, anesthesia, and sedation methods to achieve an optimum comfort level that just right for each patient.

Local Anesthesia
Because of our extraordinary gentle care most patients elect to be treated just with local anesthesia. We use very gentle injection techniques to achieve profound anesthesia. We will ensure that you are completely numbed before we start any procedure.

Oral Sedation
In addition to local anesthesia, you may prefer to be lightly sedated for your procedure. Often we will prescribe oral sedatives to our patients that are taken before the appointment. With this medication, most patients are relaxed sufficiently to fall asleep during the treatment.

Conscious IV Sedation
For the more difficult procedures or for patients that experience significant anxiety during their dental visits we recommend IV conscious sedation. This procedure is performed by an experienced anesthesiologist who comes to our office.

Medications specific for the patient's needs are used during this procedure, to relax the patient through out the procedure. This type of sedation has a very safe track record and is also a great option for patients on a busy schedule who wish to perform a number of procedures in one setting.

Pain Management
Pain management is a main focus of our practice. We perform a number of very specific procedures to ensure total comfort before, during, and after patient care.

These procedures include hypnosis, gentle and effective local anesthesia, gentle surgical techniques, micro-surgery and effective pain relievers dispensed after your care. As a testament to our level of care and dedication to comfort, most of our patients report experiencing only minimal discomfort following procedures.

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