It's Time to Let Your Smile Shine!
Call Tyler Dental Care today to schedule your consultation or exam. For over 25 years, Dr. Dowd has provided anxiety-free dental care and exceptional general and family dentistry. Located in Tyler, our office serves patients from Jacksonville, Palestine, Lindale, Longview, and beyond.
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SEDATION DENTISTRY
In addition to helping patients manage fear and anxiety, sedation dentistry can also be used during oral surgeries, such as wisdom tooth removals or root canals, and we also treat medically compromised patients.
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COSMETIC DENTISTRY
As a general and cosmetic dentistry with 25 years of experience, Dr. Dowd can transform any smile - faster than you might think. Schedule An Appointment
IV Sedation
Think it's impossible to relax at the dentist's office? Reliable intravenous (IV) sedation techniques let you rest comfortably while receiving the dental care you need and want. In addition, patients with sensitive gag reflexes and those with TMJ or other neuromuscular disorders that make it hard to keep their mouths open for long periods of time often benefit from IV sedation.
IV sedation allows us unprecedented control over relaxation levels, so we can tailor the sedation to your specific needs. Depending on the amount of sedative you receive, you will feel extremely relaxed, drowsy, or you may fall asleep completely. Typically, patients remain conscious and can respond to questions but do not experience extreme nervousness or discomfort, remembering little about the appointment afterwards.We will consult with you to determine your anxiety level and decide whether IV sedation is safe for you, based on medical history and present health conditions.
As with any procedure we perform, your physical safety remains our top concern. Dr. Dowd holds a special permit in IV sedation that allows him to perform the procedure, rather than bringing in a third party or using hospital facilities. In addition, our team is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support in all areas and are well-versed in the details of IV sedation. While you are under sedation, we closely monitor blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate. After your dental work, we stop the IV and let you rest comfortably for 15 to 20 minutes before you leave our office. You should be able to resume normal activities the day after the appointment.
We understand your fear about visiting the dentist, as well as your desire for healthy, beautiful teeth. We can help you achieve the smile of your dreams with the compassionate care you deserve. Ask us if IV sedation is right for you!