From routine cleanings to dental implants or full-mouth restorations, sedation allows us
to take care of years of dental work in just one visit—while you sleep peacefully through the entire experience.
Three Sedation Options to Match Your Needs
• Nitrous Oxide for mild anxiety
• Oral Conscious Sedation for moderate fear
• IV Sedation with a licensed anesthesiologist for deep relaxation
Comfort Menu Amenities• Warm, cozy blankets
• Noise-canceling headphones
• Aromatherapy
• Stress balls and fidget tools
• Soothing music or your favorite Netflix show
• Post-op care bag with comfort essentials
Compassion Without Judgment
Dr. Cribbs and our caring team are here to help—not to shame. We’ve helped hundreds of patients overcome their dental fear, and we’ll walk with you every step of the way.
Dr. Terrie Cribbs has extensive experience, a caring, gentle manner, and an unwavering commitment to patient comfort, which has made her a trusted provider for those seeking stress-free, pain-free dental care in
Knoxville.
Perfect for mild anxiety, nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask during your visit. You’ll feel light, calm, and relaxed—yet fully awake. Effects wear off quickly, so you can drive yourself home afterward.
Perfect for mild anxiety, nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask during your visit. You’ll feel light, calm, and relaxed—yet fully awake. Effects wear off quickly, so you can drive yourself home afterward.
For those with severe dental phobia or those needing extensive treatment in one visit, our in-office IV sedation is ideal. Administered and monitored by our experienced anesthesiologist, IV sedation puts you into a sleep-like state. Many patients don’t remember a thing—and that’s exactly how they like it. You will need someone to drive you to the appointment and drive you home.
You may be a great candidate if you:
Have dental anxiety or phobia
Have a strong gag reflex
Need multiple or lengthy procedures
Had traumatic past dental experiences
Want to be fully relaxed during your visit
Struggle with numbing or sensitivity
Avoid cleanings or exams due to fear or embarrassment
This isn’t just a dentist appointment. With our comfort-first approach, our complete
comfort menu, and sedation options, you’ll feel like
you’re being cared for, not “worked on.” Many of our patients say, “I wish I’d done this years ago.”
If you’re ready to experience dental care differently, we’re ready to help.
