The team at Ghareeb Dental Group is committed to providing amenities that ensure patients a truly enjoyable dental experience. Soothing nitrous oxide and conscious sedation put even the most nervous patients at ease. During treatment, we’ll attend to your every need with pillows… a blanket… CD headphones…even a DVD movie during lengthy procedures. And before you leave, you can refresh yourself with bottled water and a warm towel.

Your First Visit

Making sound decisions about your dental care and oral health is an easy thing to do with the right preparation beforehand:  Make a list of questions to ask our office, so you don't forget anything on the day of your appointment. This includes any concerns you have, or oral problems you've been experiencing.
If you have dental insurance, remember to bring your insurance card with you.

How to Overcome Anxiety
Some people have anxiety about seeing a dentist for the first time, or after a long period of abstaining. Unfounded fears about pain or other preconceived notions, even the characteristic smell of antiseptics or the sound of a dental drill remembered from younger days can contribute to this anxiety.

Here are some tips to help prepare you for the big day:
A few hours before your visit, refrain from drinking coffee, soda, or any other beverage that may make you jittery and nervous.
Eat foods high in protein, including cheese and eggs, because they can produce a calming effect on your body.
Don't rush getting dressed or driving to your appointment.
Get plenty of rest the night before, so you arrive calm and relaxed.
Tell our office if you are nervous or have anxiety so that a treatment plan can be designed specifically for you.
Bring a portable CD player and headset so you can listen to your favorite music during a procedure or exam.

Dental Emergencies
A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach such common dental emergencies and prevent additional unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. This includes taking measures such as application of cold compresses to reduce swelling, and of course, contacting our office as soon as possible.

Your Rights as a Patient
You have a right to see the dentist every time you receive dental treatment.
You have a right to ask about treatment alternatives and be told, in language you can understand, the advantages and disadvantages of each.
You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental team.
You have a right to know in advance the type and expected cost of treatment.
You have a right to expect dental team members to use appropriate infection and sterilization controls.
You have a right to ask your dentist to explain all the treatment options regardless of coverage or cost
You have a right to be treated in a professional and ethical manner by your dentist and dental team.
You should have a right to schedule an appointment with the dentist of your choice.