The Smile Center lovingly says, “We cater to cowards.” We take great pride in making even the most apprehensive patient feel relaxed. Nothing is more gratifying to our team than to get reviews from our patients telling us how comfortable they felt at the office and during their treatment. We

At this stage of exploring cost, you may be somewhat familiar with IV sedation. Not every dental office provides this calming technique. While many dentists offer laughing gas to ease anxiety, Dr. Gordon Kent is one of the few in the Buffalo area to meet the state’s strict licensing requirements

It may seem as though there is one goal in dentistry: to improve oral health. While this is one of the cornerstones to good dental care, the team at Smile Center believes there is more to excellent service than simply treating a set of teeth. One of our mottos is

If your level of anxiety surrounding dental care keeps you from keeping regular visits with your dentist, you are one of a large group of people who experience dental anxiety. There could be many reasons why a person finds dental care unappealing or frightening. Our belief is that our patients

Based on statistics, we know that three in every four Americans feel at least a little anxiety about receiving dental care. For twenty percent of these anxious patients, fear is enough to keep them from maintaining regular visits to the dentist. The team at Smile Center has extensive experience in

Congratulations! You’ve taken an important step in improving your oral health and whole body wellness. You took a deep breath and decided to face your anxieties about having an oral surgery or complex procedure completed. Dr. Kent of The Smile Center is here to help. He’s the dentist patients in

Fear of the dentist is a real concern. And it’s one that affects adults as well as children across the United States. In some cases, the patient becomes nervous or apprehensive because he or she isn’t sure about what may take place at the appointment. In other cases, the fear

The Smile Center takes great pride in the ability to put even the most anxious or fearful patients at ease. While we’d like to say this ability to relax patients is purely due to our staff’s friendly and charming personalities, we can’t take all the credit. We get a little

For millions of people, dental anxiety is a very real experience. Not only children feel fearful of seeing the dentist, though early care is pivotal in how the adult handles dental care. Sometimes, fear lies in not knowing what may happen during your appointment. We often find that people put

The Smile Center team is like a family and enjoys treating families, too. The team understands that you and family members of all ages may have dental fear. Anxiety may loom so large that loved ones avoid the dental care they need to maintain optimal oral health. Dr. Gordon Kent

Patients in Buffalo, NY who are anxious about receiving dental treatment are encouraged to book appointments with dentists who offer sedation dentistry. Not every dental practice offers sedation. What is sedation dentistry? Sedation dentistry involves the use of a sedative to relax a nervous patient. It is common for patients

There are many reasons patients may be fearful of dental care. It may be from a previous unpleasant experience, fear of the unknown, or even a strong gag reflex. This anxiety can prevent them from receiving critical treatment that they need for the health of their mouth. With sedation, practices