Anxious Little One?
Because of the environment created by the dental team and Dr. Shawn, most of our patients at Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry are comfortable, confident and calm while at the office.
Occasionally, however, a child may feel anxious before or during dental treatment. A child who is particularly nervous or unfamiliar with dental treatment may require additional support in order to feel calm and comfortable. Nitrous oxide/oxygen, and deep sedation are two mechanisms that can be employed to provide this additional support.
Our goal is to protect their experience of coming to the dentist so they always like coming to see us. Dr. Shawn will discuss the details, risks and benefits of both options with you to select the best modality for your child.
Best Practices
• For nitrous oxide, we recommend a light meal before the appointment.
• For IV sedation, the nurse will contact you with eating/drinking instructions the day before.
Our Expertise Includes
Our Anesthesiologist
Our anesthesiologist is Dr. Chamberlin, who is a Fellowship Trained, Triple Board Certified Anesthesiologist with over 17 years of clinical anesthesia experience. She is proficient with Level 1 traumas, difficult airways, ENT/Craniofacial, Thoracic and complex congenital pediatric anesthesia techniques. Learn more about her on our About Us page!
