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Does the following situation sound familiar? You think about driving to a dental appointment, or walking in the door of the dentist’s office. Suddenly your palms are sweaty, and your heart is pounding. If this is you, you’re in good company. Dental fear is a pervasive problem, and many Americans just like you avoid proper care because of it.

At Dr. Michael Curtis’s Bridgeport, Trumbull dental practice, we are highly attuned to the unique needs of fearful patients. Our dentist and team are friendly, gentle, and truly focused on your comfort and well-being. We’ll thoroughly discuss your goals and develop a plan to overcome your anxiety, so your mouth can get the attention it needs. Dr. Curtis and his team not interested in lecturing you about past neglect, only in building a future of oral health with you as our partner.

In addition to our compassionate approach and welcoming office, Dr. Curtis also offers sedation options. (more…)

Oral surgery requires specialized experience and skills. When choosing a dentist to perform a tooth extraction, gum graft, or dental implant procedure, you want someone with those qualifications and more. He should understand your concerns and be willing to explain procedures so you’re comfortable with the process. For 30 years, Dr. Michael Curtis has been performing oral surgeries with just such expertise and care.

Dr. Curtis completed two postgraduate residencies at Albert Einstein Medical Center and at Montifiore Medical Center in New York, where he specialized in oral surgery. Now, Bridgeport and Trumbull area patients benefit from his proficiency and personal attention when undergoing oral surgery procedures. (more…)

Do you dread seeing the dentist? If so, you’re not alone. For people with mild to severe dental anxiety, oral conscious sedation can be life-changing. By simply taking a pill an hour before your appointment, you can receive a wholly comfortable and predictable dental experience. Most people snooze through treatment and remember little or none of their care.

Oral conscious sedation is perfect for patients with anxiety or fear, a severe gag reflex, time constraints, physical limitations, difficulty getting numb, and a desire to rest comfortably while receiving dental work. 

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