Prosper Dentist, Prosper Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, Jill Sentlingar DDS, Lara Thurman DDS

At Prosper Family Dentistry, it is our goal to make sure each patient feels at ease in our office. We offer a variety of comforts while you are in the dental chair to make sure you feel relaxed during your appointment. Also, everyday we follow certain office protocols to make sure that you health is protected.

Chair-side Comforts

DVDs and CD Entertainment
During your visit you have the option of selecting a DVD or CD to enjoy. Wireless headphones are provided. You may select a DVD or CD from our collection or you can bring one of your own.

Blankets and Hand-Warmers
We are pleased to offer a cozy blanket and warm, lavender hand-warmers to wear during your visit in order to make you feel more relaxed.

Sedation

If you have some anxiety about your dental visit, we can offer one of two types of sedation. Please discuss you anxiety with Dr. Sentlingar and she can help you decide which type of sedation is right for you.

Nitrous Oxide/Laughing Gas
Nitrous oxide helps you relax during you visit and has no lasting side effects following your appointment.

Oral Sedation
For those patients who have a greater level of anxiety, oral sedation may be the best choice. After discussing your medical history and anxiety level with Dr. Sentlingar, she may prescribe a sedative medication which is taken in her office 1 hour prior to your scheduled appointment. You must have a driver if this type of sedation is used. Oral sedation allows most patients to doze off during their appointment. If this type of sedation is used, Dr. Sentlingar and her assistant will monitor your blood pressure, breathing and responsiveness during the entire appointment.

Infection Control

To protect both you and our staff from possible hazards, our practice uses “universal precautions.” This means we follow the current recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Occupational Safety Hazard Administration (OSHA) for sterilization and safety. We are committed to following specific, methodical steps to ensure your peace of mind and complete safety at all times. Our Sterilization Center provides a streamlined system to allow for proper cleaning and sterilization of all equipment. It also prevents cross-over of contaminated and sterile instruments. In addition, our practice also uses an isolated water bottle system in each treatment area to ensure fresh and clean water each day. Our office uses a state-of-the-art Sterilox generator to keep the water lines free of bacteria and hazardous material. For more information on the Sterilox generator please go to www.ultradent.com.