Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry

Island Tower Dentistry

Oral Sedation Dentistry

Do you experience overriding anxiety when confronted with impending needed dental work? Does even the mere thought of a dental procedure bring on a sense of rising panic? If so, then oral conscious sedation dentistry may just be for you!

Some individuals experience debilitating fear with even the thought of a dentist appointment. Sedation dentistry allows us to treat patients who suffer from this phobia, and helps ensure the maintenance of their oral health. Using safe medications prior to and during your appointment can help make your appointment a much more comfortable experience by alleviating dental anxiety.

Sedation Dentistry in Marco Island

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Oral conscious, or sedation dentistry, allows us to use medication that helps our patients relax before, during, and after dental procedures. There are two levels of sedation that are typically provided to our patients: minimal sedation, which is a simple relaxer; and moderate (conscious) sedation, wherein you will not recall much of the procedure and you may slur your words. Along with your requested sedation, a local anesthetic is usually needed for most procedures.

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Considering Oral Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry is generally used for people who suffer from significant fear or anxiety that prevents them from visiting the dentist, however, it may also be applicable to people who suffer from the following:

Suffer from a low pain threshold.
Fidgit or squirm while in the dentist’s chair.
Have a sensitive gag reflex.
Need a large amount of dental work completed.

Sedation dentistry has allowed many people to get the dental care they need that they otherwise would not have received for fear of the dentist. Our dentists are trained to administer and monitor sedation. We are determined to help every patient become as comfortable and relaxed as possible using established methods and protocols. Oral sedation allows us to effectively treat a growing number of patients who previously would not have visited the dentist, putting their oral health at greater risk.

Contact Island Tower Dentistry

Dr. Van Dyke, Dr. Whelen, and their qualified team of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and office support staff are ready to assist you with all of your dental needs, including sedation dentistry in Marco Island. To contact Island Tower Dentistry regarding a dental concern or to make an appointment, call 239-394-1004. Our office is conveniently located at 606 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite 200, Marco Island, Florida 34145.

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WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY:

Loved My Visit

Loved my visit with Island Tower Dentistry! Glad I chose to come here after recently moving to Marco. I highly, highly suggest asking for Lorraine to be your hygienist – she’s so kind, friendly, and meticulous with her cleanings.

Kelsey B

Patient and Gentle

Everyone is very nice and professional. Lorraine, my hygienist, is so wonderful. She is patient and gentle and always checks to be sure I am doing ok when she is working on me. Very friendly staff, clean offices and Dr. Van Dyke is very personable.

Caroline C

So Nice

What a great office! Everyone is so nice and caring.

Anonymous

Best Experience

Dr. Van Dyke and his team are the best experience I had. They are professionals, knowledgeable, and friendly. Dr. Van Dyke and his team are always willing to help and give you the best comfortable experience.

Dailin A

Very Professional.

Sofia was the sweetest. Dr. Van Dyke is very professional.

Julia F

I’d Recommend to Anyone

Very professional. Very satisfied. I would recommend Dr. Van Dyke to anyone.

Lois D

This Place is Great

This place is great. I popped a crown out last night and called the emergency phone number they have. I left a message and they called back right away in the morning. They were able to get me in within a half hour of the call. I went in to a clean friendly place. They

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Strongly Recommend

I would strongly recommend Island Tower. The staff is so friendly and professional. It’s the only dentist I’ve ever been to where you honestly do not feel the needles

Angela Z

Me Teeth Look Great!

I had a great experience on 9/21/23 with Veronica as my hygienist I felt very comfortable and confident with her skills. She was very attentive, gentle and understanding of my anxiety due to past dental experiences. My teeth look great! The entire office is friendly and welcoming.

Robin B

One word. Surprising!

One word. Surprising! Maybe I am lucky, but I have never in my 44 trips around the Sun had absolutely ZERO pain when having work done on my teeth. I am not talking about a cleaning. Pulled wisdom tooth and 0.0 pain. Even the initial local anesthetic, I had zero pain. Very kind staff, very

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Happy, Helpful Employees

My appointment at Island Tower Dentistry was great. From the very beginning I was greeted by happy, helpful employees that made the visit quite pleasant. Dr. Van Dyke was very thorough and professional. His upbeat personality and bedside manner were above and beyond my expectations. He and his team took great care of me and

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Michael T

Dentist who Cares

Dr Van Dyke is wonderful! My teeth were fractured and in horrible condition. Dr van Dyke assessed my issues, made a plan of attack and over several months restored my smile and my teeth. He also did surgery on my gums to prevent tooth loss. All this was done painlessly! He is kind and a

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Love this Place!

Love this place! They have the best team and technology. Thank you Island Tower Dentistry!

Chipi

Proficient & Pleasant

Cody is very proficient at her job, and I might add quite pleasant. Hanna at the front desk does a great job and Dr. Van Dyke was very thorough in his explanation of the issues I have to deal with.

Robert I

Can Recommend with Confidence

I have been using Island Tower Dentistry since 2013 – three time per year. My experience has always been great. With a couple of retirements since I first started coming to them, I want to acknowledge some of the new staff. Cody my, hygienist, does a great job. Very professional and personable. Angela, Hanna, and

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David K

Good Hygienist

Cory is a very good hygienist and super nice!

Monica P

Love These Professionals!

Love these professionals! From the front desk to Lorraine – the most thoughtful and caring RDH. They are the best on the island.

Pattie Z

Warmth & Attentiveness

From the moment you walk into Island Tower’s office you feel some of that “going to the dentist” anxiety disappear. The front desk staff welcomes you with a smile, answers your insurance and procedural questions thoroughly and honestly. They offer a quality of warmth and attentiveness that immediately help puts you at ease. Dr. Schulze,

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Very Informative and Disarming

Total staff was very friendly and helpful, Cody was wonderful putting me at ease while attending to my needs ,very informative and disarming.

Ed S

State of the Art

The staff is very professional and friendly. Dr. Van Dyke delivers a state of the art knowledge base to the practice. I highly recommend their services!

Alan C

Fabulous!

I had my scheduled teeth cleaning today November 2nd With Cody the hygienist who was fabulous. Also I was examined by doctor Van Dyck who noted a few things for us to watch. The whole staff is very efficient and pleasant to deal it. Thank you island tower dentistry!

Nick B

Honest Dentist

My family and I have been going to Dr Schultz for approx 30 years, Dr Schultz and his staff have always made going to the dentist a comfortable experience for all of us. I highly recommend his practice to anyone in search of a highly qualified, and honest dentist.

Robert R

Enjoy Going to the Dentist

Cody is great! She has a great patient manner, and makes you feel comfortable the whole time. Makes me enjoy going to the dentist!

Carrie D

Outstanding!

I had an initial appointment with Island Tower Dentistry for a check up and cleaning. All of the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The dental hygienist I was assigned, Cody, was outstanding! She did a tooth by tooth examination including x-rays and photos. She discussed any problems she identified and offered specific suggestions on

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Efficient, Pleasant & Highly Competent

I had a dental emergency this afternoon around 3:15. I called the office as a complete stranger, explained my situation. They had me in the chair by 3:45. The staff and Dr Van Dyke were efficient, pleasant, and highly competent. I was patched up and finished by 4:30. I was also pleased with the reasonable

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Auburn C

Kindness & Patience

I have been with my last dentist for 22 years so this place had some big shoes to fill. I have been to Island Tower for a cleaning and now a crown. Both times I have been treated with kindness and patience. I am an anxious patient and I could not have had a better

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So Pleasant and Kind

My first appointment at Island Tower Dentistry was in late September, Everyone was so pleasant and kind, such a great experience. Very knowledgeable and hard working staff.

Denise E

Courteous & Professional

Dr. Van Dyke is a very courteous and professional dentist. His calming demeanor helps make every patient feel at ease. I definitely recommend him!

Adam B

Would Definitely Recommend

Entire staff very friendly and helpful. I am from out of town. Had a dental issue. Dr. Van Dyke was friendly, helpful and informative. Teresa, his assistant, was also very sweet. Would definitely recommend this dental practice!

Denise G

Thank You!

Dr. Van Dyke and his team are fantastic! He truly cares for his patients and now I take my whole family to him! Thank you for helping me find the dentist I’ve always been looking for!

Joseph R

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