Relieving Dental Anxiety

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Visit the Experts at Relieving Dental Anxiety in Lafayette

You want the most comfortable and gentle dental care you can find. When only the most compassionate smile care will do, look no further than Keene Smiles. Dr. Gregory Keene and our team specialize in relieving dental anxiety in Lafayette, helping you feel more at ease about visiting the dentist.

With a gentle approach, you can relax and receive the treatment your smile needs to shine. Your care is designed to help build confidence about future visits, give you peace of mind about your oral health, and potentially avoid more extensive dental work in the future. Visit Keene Smiles to experience a different kind of dental care.

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Feel at Ease Throughout Your Care

A calm, supportive approach helps remove fear from your dental visits and builds trust over time. By focusing on comfort, communication, and a relaxed pace, your care becomes more manageable. This allows you to stay consistent with appointments, protect your oral health, and feel more confident each time you visit.

Reduced Stress

Gentle care and clear communication help lower your anxiety before, during, and after appointments. 

Improved Comfort

Comfort-focused techniques and options help you feel physically and emotionally at ease. 

Greater Confidence

Positive experiences help rebuild trust and reduce your fear about future dental visits. 

Consistent Care

Feeling comfortable makes it easier to keep regular appointments and avoid delayed treatment. 

Better Oral Health

Routine visits help catch problems early and prevent more complex dental issues later. 

Peace of Mind

Knowing your comfort matters helps you feel more relaxed about your smile and oral health.

Relax With Soothing Sedation Options

Surveys reveal that most people experience at least some anxiety about their dental visits. If you fall into that category, you're in good hands with the team at Keene Dental. Our calming, soothing staff will listen carefully to your needs and concerns. We'll take time to answer any questions, so you have all the information you need to make good decisions about your dental care.

One of the best ways we have to beat dental anxiety is by offering three options for sedation. Your choices include:

  • Inhaled Sedation With Laughing Gas - This mild sedative will instantly put you in a relaxed state and melt away your anxiety.
  • Oral Conscious Sedation in Pill Form - You'll take a small pill before your appointment so that you feel completely at ease by the time your procedure begins.
  • IV Sedation - An anesthesiologist will administer our deepest level of sedation, which will put you in a sleeplike state.

In addition to sedation options, you'll feel at home with private patient care rooms, Bose noise-canceling headphones, soft pillows, and cozy blankets.

Reach out to Keene Smiles today to visit a team that focuses on relieving dental anxiety in Lafayette. Besides Lafayette, we also serve the communities of Broomfield, Westminster, Erie, Frederick, Puritan, Louisville, Superior, and Longmont.

Frequently Asked Questions About Relieving Dental Anxiety

How can dental anxiety be reduced during appointments?

Dental anxiety can be reduced through clear communication, gentle techniques, and a slower, patient-focused pace. Comfort amenities, calming explanations, and checking in throughout treatment help you feel more in control. When you know what to expect and feel heard, dental visits become much easier to manage.

Are sedation options available for dental anxiety?

Yes, sedation options are available to help manage your dental anxiety. These include laughing gas, oral conscious sedation, or IV sedation for deeper relaxation. The right option depends on your anxiety level and the type of treatment. Sedation allows your care to be completed comfortably and safely.

Is it possible to overcome dental anxiety long term?

Many people successfully overcome dental anxiety with positive, supportive experiences over time. Gentle care from Dr. Keene, open communication, and feeling respected can help rebuild trust. As visits become more comfortable, your confidence grows, making future appointments feel less intimidating and more manageable with each visit.

Read Why Our Patients Love Us

For decades, I had a trusted dental office with the most amazing hygienist. Well, the dentist, I trusted and the hygienist, both retired and the rest of that clinic I used to go to doesn't cut the mustard for me. Quynh smiles feels like my new dental office. although I have only gotten a...

For decades, I had a trusted dental office with the most amazing hygienist. Well, the dentist, I trusted and the hygienist, both retired and the rest of that clinic I used to go to doesn't cut the mustard for me.

Quynh smiles feels like my new dental office. although I have only gotten a crown placed and one cleaning, I can say that the work is up to par with my current needs.

The office staff is professional, kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and responsive. Dr. Keene himself has great skill and for anyone needing a crown this is your guy. ONE STOP SHOP, he has the lab right there! For those of you who don't know what this means, it means that you leave with your permanent crown instead of the usual, 2 to 4 week wait with a temporary crown which often times falls out or has complication before the permanent crown gets sent back to your dentist.

Overall highly recommend this place.


Darcy P

Dr. Keene and his team are fantastic! I always feel like they are thorough, friendly, and cutting edge. Every cleaning and treatment I have received has left me feeling better and knowing that my teeth will stay healthy for a long, long time.

Katherine H

Absolutely amazing. Dr. Keene and his whole crew have literally saved my life. I had severe dental trauma growing up and highly neglected my teeth. Dr Keene laid out my options and helped me choose what was going to best for my health and my budget. His whole staff is truly so kind and caring. I...

Absolutely amazing. Dr. Keene and his whole crew have literally saved my life. I had severe dental trauma growing up and highly neglected my teeth. Dr Keene laid out my options and helped me choose what was going to best for my health and my budget. His whole staff is truly so kind and caring. I already have and will continue to refer anyone I know to him.


Amanda N

Keene Smiles is the Best! The staff is absolutely wonderful.
Dr. Keene and his staff are so kind. Shout out to my favorite hygienist ever,Rhonda.

Denise L

My visit was scheduled to replace a crown. Although I was very nervous about the work that would be performed, the staff made me comfortable and the procedure was as pain-free as can be under the circumstances. Dr. Keene explained every step of the process. The technology he uses to make the...

My visit was scheduled to replace a crown. Although I was very nervous about the work that would be performed, the staff made me comfortable and the procedure was as pain-free as can be under the circumstances. Dr. Keene explained every step of the process. The technology he uses to make the same day crown is simply amazing. So happy I found his practice!


Sara R

My visit was a quick and thorough tooth cleaning. I hadn't been Keene Smiles for some time because of the pandemic. I'm glad I went.
p.s—Kristin, the hygienist, was great!

Richard P

My first visit was very efficient from check-in to check-out. Every step was fully explained and I was given choices on optional treatments. Dr, Keene is very friendly and the staff was kind. I recommend him highly.

Carle C

The folks at Keene Smiles are efficient and proficient. My appointment was on time and the technician made me comfortable while she took the x-rays and did the cleaning. Dr. Keene explained the condition of my teeth in a very understandable manner.

Bob B

From the time you enter the door and Emily greets you with her great smile, you'll feel at ease and welcome. The entire staff will work to make you comfortable while they beautify your smile. The level of personal care and attention to detail are unmatched. Dr Keene is a true genius in the art...

From the time you enter the door and Emily greets you with her great smile, you'll feel at ease and welcome. The entire staff will work to make you comfortable while they beautify your smile. The level of personal care and attention to detail are unmatched. Dr Keene is a true genius in the art of cosmetic dentistry!

Thank you all for your dedication!


Amy H

This office is modern, well laid out, and clean. The employees are all very friendly and helpful. Dr. Keene is friendly, knowledgeable, and great to work with. I received same day service on a crown preparation and installation with fantastic results. I've been to many different dentists over...

This office is modern, well laid out, and clean. The employees are all very friendly and helpful. Dr. Keene is friendly, knowledgeable, and great to work with. I received same day service on a crown preparation and installation with fantastic results. I've been to many different dentists over the years from around the world. This office and their Doctor and services are the best I've experienced. Highly recommended even with an hour drive one way!


Shawn E