Northside Family Dentistry is Crossville’s
Choice for Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry with Dr. Shanks and his team allows his patients to relax while undergoing restorative and cosmetic dental procedures.
Northside Family Dentistry is Crossville’s
Choice for Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry with Dr. Shanks and his team allows his patients to relax while undergoing restorative and cosmetic dental procedures.
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FREE SEDATION CONSULTATION
Come in for a free consultation and meet Dr. Johnny Shanks, Cumberland county’s trusted, sedation dentist. See why hundreds of your neighbors have chosen to get their smile restorations with Dr. Shanks and his team at Northside Family Dentistry.
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What is Sedation Dentistry?
What is Sedation Dentistry?
Each year, dental anxiety and fear prevent many of our Crossville, TN patients from reaching the healthy, happy smiles they deserve. Now you do not need to suffer any longer with Dr. Shanks, a sedation dentist. If you’ve been traumatized from negative past experiences, or are overwhelmed by extensive treatment needs. No matter the source behind your dental fear or anxiety, Dr. Johnny Shanks and his dental team are here to make a difference in how you experience dentistry in our office!
Our minimally invasive, gentle approach combined with IV sedation or other options makes receiving dental care a nearly painless experience. In fact, many patients who were once fearful now actually enjoy their dental visits! Northside Family Dentistry in Crossville calms more than just your fears – it can change your relationship with your smile once and for all! We are proud to offer IV sedation and other sedation services to meet a range of patient needs.
Reasons to Choose
Dental Sedation
Do you…
- Have difficulty overcoming anxiety about the dentist?
- Have a low pain threshold?
- Have sensitive teeth?
- Have a strong gag reflex?
- Need a large amount of work done?
Types of Sedation Dentistry
At Northside Family Dentistry, we offer IV sedation, oral sedation, or nitrous oxide for patients who may be experiencing anxiety about their treatment. Here’s some helpful information about each one. Both IV Sedation and Oral Sedation require someone to take you to and from your appointment due to the relaxing effects of the medication.
IV Sedation
IV sedation is ideal for severe dental phobia, difficulty remaining still, multiple surgical treatment needs, or behavioral concerns. IV sedation has near-immediate effects leaving you conscious but with little-to-no memory of your procedure. In addition, IV sedation offers complete relaxation and may make you feel like you slept through your visit.
Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is ideal for moderate dental anxiety, general aversion to the dental office, or a sensitive gag reflex. Oral sedation is a prescriptive pill you take before your appointment. It leaves you feeling relaxed and calm but fully alert and able to respond to our instructions.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is ideal for those who experience common dental jitters or minor anxiety. Nitrous oxide is a clear, odorless gas inhaled before and during the procedure. The effects leave you feeling calm and even euphoric. The effects dissipate quickly once the gas is off and leave you ready to resume regular daily activity.
What Types Of Treatments Commonly Use Sedation?
Sedation can be used any time a patient is uncomfortable, anxious, or nervous about treatment. As a result, depending on your needs, a patient may choose nitrous oxide or IV sedation for things like a routing cleaning, placement of a crown, tooth filling, and other common dentistry all the way up to full mouth restorations or implants.
Fixed Dentures
Do you wear dentures or have a mouthful of missing or failing teeth? Eat what you want again, smile, laugh, and look and feel years younger with our implant-supported dentures.
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are very thin porcelain pieces that are custom-made to adhere directly to the front of teeth without grinding or shaving. Transform your smile without drilling on your natural teeth!
Mercury Free Restorations
The common silver filling contains mercury. Our practice uses the highest-quality biocompatible, tooth-colored restorations to create healthy, beautiful smiles.
Cosmetic Bonding
Composite bonding resin is a white, tooth-colored material that can be shaded to match your teeth. This material can give you a low-cost improvement in your smile.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great option for replacing missing teeth, improving chewing ability, eliminating bridges, and replacing dentures.
Root Canal Therapy
Composite bonding resin is a white, tooth-colored material that can be shaded to match your teeth. This material can give you a low-cost improvement in your smile.
100% Committed To Safety
Our Gentle Sedation Will Put You At Ease
Each team member is 100% committed to making you feel comfortable, providing gentle care, and creating the relaxed environment necessary for positive dental visits. Dr. Johnny Shanks is certified to administer IV sedation and monitors patient safety throughout the entire procedure. He’s experienced and knows the right level of sedation to eliminate your fears. To ensure complete comfort during dental treatment in our Crossville, TN office, we are pleased to offer sedation so you can relax during your treatments.
Crossville’s Sedation Dentist
Johnny Shanks, DDS
A Crossville area local, Dr. Johnny Shanks grew up here and feels privileged to be able to serve his local community with exceptional personalized dental care. He graduated Campbellsville University with a BS in biology and chemistry. He attained his dental degree from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in Memphis. To provide exceptional care to his patients and their families, he’s also graduated from the Kois Center® for Dental Excellence, which teaches the latest advances in esthetics, implants, and restorative dentistry. Dr. Shanks partners with his patients to help you maintain your oral health and promises to keep you informed throughout your time at Northside Family Dentistry so you can make educated decisions about your dental and overall health.
When not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Portia, who he’s been married to since 2005, and their four children.
Fun fact: Dr. Shanks played NAIA collegiate baseball for the Campbellsville Tigers, where their team’s hard work rewarded the title of 2003 NAIA Conference Champions.
Sedation Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shanks and the Northside Family Dentistry team want you to feel at home and while we are happy to answer questions you may have during the free consultation, here are answers to a few commonly asked questions about sedation.
Dr. Johnny Shanks is Crossville’s sedation dentistry expert and will happily guide you to choose the best option for you at your FREE Sedation Consultation. We offer three effective types of sedation, all of which are good options depending on your specific needs.
IV Sedation: With IV sedation, Dr. Shanks will set up an IV drip which will keep you continuously sedated during your treatment. As a result, you will be asleep during the entire procedure but retain all normal reflexes and breathing throughout the treatment. Because this type of sedation doesn’t wear off immediately, it’s important to arrange a ride home from your appointment.
Oral Sedation: With oral sedation, you will be given a small pill to take 1 hour before coming to your appointment. You will be feeling very drowsy by the time you arrive, so it’s crucial to arrange a ride to and from our office.
Nitrous: With Nitrous Oxide or laughing gas, a mask is placed over your face, allowing you to breathe a mixture of oxygen and gas, which relaxes you for the procedure. Since the effects quickly wear off, you can drive yourself home after using this type of sedation.
Dr. Shanks offers three types of sedation. IV Sedation, Oral Sedation, and Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) sedation. Depending on your anxiety level or the treatment performed, Dr. Shanks will advise a specific type of sedation to suit your needs.
Oral and IV sedation delivers a similar relaxation and a twilight sleep experience where you’re awake but feel deeply relaxed. However, it is normal for patients to experience an amnesia effect afterward and not recall much of their appointment.
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FREE SEDATION CONSULTATION
Come in for a free consultation and meet Dr. Johnny Shanks, Cumberland county’s trusted, sedation dentist. See why hundreds of your neighbors have chosen to get their smile restorations with Dr. Shanks and his team at Northside Family Dentistry.
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Free Sedation Consultation
(931) 277-4444
143 Matherly Street
Crossville, TN 38555
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Personal Payment Options
Dr. Shanks Accepts Most Payment Methods
A written estimate will be provided for all comprehensive treatments. If you have insurance, a pre-estimate can be sent to determine coverage. Your account balance must be paid in full on or before your final appointment.
- Cash or personal checks
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and HSA Cards
- CareCredit™ and LendingClub® Financing
Financing Options
CareCredit™ and LendingClub® Offer Our Patients
Low or Interest-Free Financing
Northside Family Dentistry partners with CareCredit™ (interest-free) and LendingClub® (low or no-interest) financing. These third-party financial options offer patients a way to pay for their procedures with low monthly payments.
Contact Us
Johnny Shanks, DDS
143 Matherly St
Crossville, TN 38555
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New Patients: (931) 340-1071
Existing Patients: (931) 787-1718
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