We are open and seeing patients with normal business hours! Over the past two months we have treated patients for dental emergencies and developed a plan to ensure safety of patients and team members while doing so.
We are continuing to monitor the Covid-19 virus and follow recommendations from the American and Kentucky Dental Associations as well as the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. Our office is safe and ready to take care of your periodontal needs. In addition to proper infection control and sterilization techniques, our office has added extra steps to ensure our team, patients, and community are protected and a few of them are listed below.
If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Our team members are prepared and ready to assist you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Michelle L Adams, RDH, BS
Dental Hygienist-Office Manager
Greg L. Adams DMD, MS, PSC
2880 Farrell Crescent
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 684-2212
Many people avoid going to the dentist because they experienced traumatic care as a child, suffered painful procedures as an adult, or are influenced by the stereotypes they see on TV and movies. Even when they experience warning signs like pain in the mouth, many people avoid seeking treatment because of the fear they experience. At our office we understand these feelings and want to help. Whether you just need a routine cleaning or a brand-new smile, we offer sedation options to make your experience comfortable and relaxing.
Sedation options are used by many dentists to provide a relaxing, calming experience for patients who are afraid of going to the dentist and/or having dental procedures performed. There are many sedation options that can be administered in a variety of ways such as intravenous (IV) sedation or oral sedation. This variety of sedation methods offers dentists the flexibility of three levels of sedation – minimal, moderate, and deep – depending on the level of anxiety the patient experiences. Minimal sedation relieves the anxiety patients feel before and during their dental exam. However, minimal sedation allows patients to respond verbally and physically to the dentist’s directions. The patient will be awake but calm and may remember parts of the experience after the procedure is completed.
Moderate, or conscious, sedation relaxes the patient even more, but the patient will only be able to respond to a larger stimulus in his environment. The patient will likely slur their words and will most likely not remember anything about the procedure. Deep sedation is reserved for those with a deep-seated fear and aversion to the dentist’s office. Deep sedation puts the patient on the edge of consciousness but he/she can still be awakened. When a patient is put under deep sedation, he does not usually show any signs of comprehension or recognition to anything that is occurring. The patient will not remember anything about the experience.
2880 Farrell Crescent
Owensboro, KY 42303