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We Take Relieving Dental Anxiety in Zanesville Seriously

Dental anxiety can keep you from seeking regular dental care and seeing the dentist only when you’re in pain. Often, that requires the kind of costly and complex treatment that will make you even more anxious. Not only that, but your anxiety may affect how other members of your family feel about the dentist, too. Fortunately, Hawkins Complete Dental Service’s compassionate staff takes relieving dental anxiety in Zanesville seriously. Our gentle care will help you:

  • Catch and treat oral problems early on
  • Gain peace of mind about your oral health
  • Reduce your anxiety about future dental visits
  • Avoid the need for more extensive dental work

Our atmosphere is caring, not clinical. If you’re still feeling anxious despite our warm environment, you can get dental sedation to take the edge off. To put your dental anxiety behind you, call Hawkins Complete Dental Service today at 740-214-1301.

Our Amenities & Dental Sedation Keep You Stress-Free

Dr. Hawkins has been practicing dentistry for more than 25 years. He’s soothed lots of nerves during that time. Patients often remark on his kind and gentle manner. The other members of our team are approachable and understanding, too. We’re always willing to listen to your concerns.

Many experiences seem more pleasant with a cozy blanket. And it’s hard to feel tense or anxious if you’re enjoying a massage in one of our massage chairs! For a welcome distraction, you can even watch TV. These are just some of the ways we make visiting the dentist a fantastic experience for every patient.

Dr. Hawkins is trained in three forms of dental sedation so he can match the appropriate level of sedation to your anxiety. Your choices include:

  • Light sedation, given in a gaseous form
  • Oral sedation, in the form of a powder we place under your tongue
  • IV sedation, the strongest form of sedation, which often leaves you with no memory of your dental procedure

For a stress-free dental appointment with the experts at relieving dental anxiety in Zanesville, call Hawkins Complete Dental Service today at 740-214-1301. You can also request an appointment online. We’re located near Eaglesticks Golf Club and Muskingum County South Branch Library.

Read Why Our Patients Love Us

“Dr Hawkins’ office never fails to impress me! Whether I am just getting a cleaning or have a dental concern, they take care of me quickly and painlessly. Everyone is so nice, friendly and professional. I used to have a fear of going to the dentist but I no longer do, thanks to Dr. Hawkins and his staff. I highly recommend them.” – Lynn S
“I’m new in town and Dr. Hawkins came very highly recommend to me, well now I can see why! He genuinely cares for his patients, he is willing to do whatever it takes to satisfy your needs! I’m 63 years old and can honestly say Dr. Hawkins is one of the best dentist if not the best I’ve had! His entire staff is friendly, professional, and very easy to talk …” Read More – Jim W
“The Hawkins Dental staff are amazing! The hospitality and care they take in ALL they do is second to none! Dr. Hawkins and staff are professional, friendly, informative, calming and thorough. The environment is clean, organized and safe, with updated equipment. I have never waited beyond 10 minutes upon checking in for appointments. Staff take time in making sure you are well informed of procedures and associated costs while making …” Read More – Lavalnk P
“In the words of my friend Darel, Dr. Hawkins is “real”. I think what he means is that the man is honest, informative, thorough and most of all genuine. I have already been praising his work and shall continue. Dr. Hawkins and the whole staff are totally professional and very polite. Thank you all! A special thanks to Korie and Nicole for your work and making me comfortable as possible” – Mark B
“My husband & I had a wonderful experience at Dr Hawkins office yesterday. He has a wonderful TEAM of helpers. They are all very educated in the practice & work as a TEAM! We can’t say enough about their customer service, patience, cleanliness, & care. Our local Dentist is “very impressed” with all the work Dr Hawkins has done for us! Dr Hawkins even called from his home last night …” Read More – Gladys L
“The staff was very friendly. Dr. Hawkins was so very nice. I hadn’t been to the dentist in like 5 years because of a bad experience and Dr. Hawkins staff members were amazing and really put my mind at ease when cleaning my teeth didn’t hurt all thank you all so much.” – Angel B
“The whole experience at Hawkins was great. They got me into my appointment right on time. Jessie did a great job with the xrays and cleaning my teeth. Dr Hawkins was very professional and genuinely friendly. My family has been coming to Hawkins for close to 15 years and they just get better every year.” – Tim M
“I was very happy with my visit to Dr. Hawkins’ s office. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, and Dr. Hawkins was also friendly and easy to talk to. He took time to listen to my history and any problems I was having , and was able to put my mind at ease about information I’d gotten from another dentist regarding a very expensive dental procedure. Dr Hawkins’ …” Read More – maxine R
“My family has gone to Dr. Hawkins for five years or so now and we love it there. All of the staff, including Dr. Hawkins, are always very personable and caring when it comes to their patients. We’ve also never had a problem with the work they do and we’ve had everything done from cleanings to braces. Highly recommend!” – Brittany E
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Common Questions About Relieving Dental Anxiety

What is dental anxiety?

Most people feel at least a little bit nervous leading up to their dental appointments. For millions of adults, though, the level of anxiety they feel about dental care is enough to keep them from getting the treatment they need to maintain good oral health. We offer strategies to relieve dental anxiety at Hawkins Complete Dental Service, from cozy comfort amenities to dental sedation, so your appointments are relaxing and enjoyable.

How can I overcome dental anxiety?

We have decades of experience helping anxious patients feel more comfortable and relaxed. Our gentle, compassionate care, as well as our cozy massage chairs and other amenities, make the patient experience in our practice much more like a day at the spa than a visit to the dentist. We also offer inhaled, oral, and IV sedation options to help you feel completely relaxed during your dental treatment.

Is dental sedation effective?

Dental sedation is highly effective, especially when you can choose the method according to your specific comfort needs. Inhaled sedation is a quick, safe way to take the edge off for mildly anxious patients of all ages. Oral sedation can help moderately anxious patients reach a deeper state of relaxation, while severely anxious patients or those who require longer, more complicated dental procedures can opt for the strongest form of sedation administered through an IV.

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