Dr. Praj has been working my teeth for awhile now. She a highly skilled dentist. She’s done three fillings for me and has the gentlest touch with the local anesthetic. She is a master of teeth cleaning!
Kalani R.You need help, but you are scared to go to the dentist. It is a quandary that millions of men and women face every day. Those in or near Berkeley, CA have a solution, right here at Transcendentist. Our gentle, wellness-focused approach to dentistry coupled with oral conscious sedation can give you a reason to smile.
When you imagine seeing a dentist, what comes to mind? If you have extreme dental phobia, the answer might be pain. Or perhaps you are envisioning the helpless feeling of having to sit still in an uncomfortable chair as hurried, uncaring strangers hover around you with sharp instruments. These images are certainly incentive to avoid dentistry until one has an unbearable problem, at which point you might book an appointment at the first over-booked clinic that will squeeze you in. Emergency treatment in a sub-optimal environment only reinforces negative concepts about dentistry, and the cycle of avoidance continues.
The key to breaking the cycle is changing the way you think about dentistry. For that to happen, you need to experience dental care in a different way. You need a calm, efficient office with comfortable furnishings and a peaceful ambiance. You need a kind, gentle, understanding and supportive dental care team. Yet, even in the best of circumstances, overcoming dental anxiety does not happen quickly or easily, which is why we offer oral conscious sedation to ensure that you can truly relax.
Oral sedatives are much stronger than the familiar “laughing gas,” but they are not as strong as IV sedation. You might feel pleasantly drowsy, but you will be able to remain awake and able to communicate with your dentist. Furthermore, it does not affect your breathing. What is does affect is the stress and fear, which seem to blissfully melt away. Additionally, it helps muscles relax and makes you less aware of the passage of time. Please note that you will not be able to drive, so you need to arrange transportation.
This can be beneficial for many reasons:
Begin with a simple phone call to our office. Next is an introductory appointment, during which no procedures are performed unless it is an emergency. We will discuss your medical history, sedation options, and treatment plan. When you feel ready, we will proceed with the treatment plan. Take the first step. Give us a call at (510) 800-7660.
Dr. Praj Kamat considers it a privilege to be able to combine dentistry with being environmentally responsible. She was trained at the prestigious Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and uses her skills and experience to provide top-quality dentistry to the communities in Berkeley, CA.
Dr. Ruhi Sangha believes that dentistry should be performed by caring and compassionate people. A graduate of the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, she considers technology and innovation an integral part of a dental practice and strives to use the most modern techniques at the Transcendentist for the benefit of patients.
They are assisted by a team of top dental professionals including John Cuesta, Registered Dental Assistant; and Mariela Rios, Dental Assistant.
Dr. Praj has been working my teeth for awhile now. She a highly skilled dentist. She’s done three fillings for me and has the gentlest touch with the local anesthetic. She is a master of teeth cleaning!
Kalani R.