We Talk It Through First
Before anything starts, we walk you through the plan and answer every question. Knowing what's coming — and that you can stop us anytime — is half the battle.
Comfort & Sedation · Orion Township, MI
If the dentist makes you tense up, you're in good company — and you're welcome here. Dr. Hill's Family Dental keeps things calm and unhurried, with nitrous oxide available and a comfort menu built to make an appointment feel like less of a big deal.
You're Not the Only One
A lot of people put off the dentist for years, not because they don't care about their teeth, but because the chair makes them nervous. We get it, and we don't judge it. Whether it's the sounds, the needles, or a bad experience a long time ago, telling us up front lets us slow down and work at your pace.
There's no rushing here and no lectures about the time that's gone by. We meet you where you are, explain what's happening before it happens, and stop the moment you need a break. For most people, that alone takes a surprising amount of the fear out of it.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide — the "laughing gas" you may remember from childhood — is a gentle, breathe-it-in-through-a-little-mask way to relax during your visit. It takes the edge off within minutes, keeps you awake and able to talk to us the whole time, and then wears off almost as fast once the mask comes off.
Because it clears so quickly, most people drive themselves home and get on with their day. It's available for cleanings and treatment alike, for adults and kids, at $30 per appointment — just let us know when you book, or decide in the chair.
The Comfort Menu
Comfort isn't only about sedation — it's about the whole visit feeling considered. Ask for any of these when you come in; they're here for the taking, no extra charge.
Our Approach
Three things we lean on to make an appointment feel manageable — used in whatever combination works for you.
Before anything starts, we walk you through the plan and answer every question. Knowing what's coming — and that you can stop us anytime — is half the battle.
When you'd like a little help relaxing, laughing gas is ready to go for $30 per visit. It works fast, wears off fast, and keeps you comfortable without putting you under.
Numbing gel, breaks when you need them, and a team that never makes you feel rushed. We'd rather take longer and keep you at ease than push through.
In Dr. Hill's Words
“Nobody should have to white-knuckle a cleaning. If a little laughing gas and a blanket are what get someone back in the chair after years away, that's a good day for us.”Dr. Brian Hill, DDS · Dr. Hill's Family Dental PLLC
Practice Details
Common Questions
Yes. We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax during any appointment, along with a full comfort menu — blankets, headphones, numbing gel, and an unhurried pace. Nitrous keeps you awake and responsive rather than putting you to sleep. If you ever need a deeper level of sedation than nitrous provides, Dr. Hill will tell you honestly and help you find the right provider.
Nitrous oxide is $30 per appointment. You can add it when you book, or simply decide once you're in the chair — there's no need to commit ahead of time.
Almost always, yes. Nitrous wears off within a few minutes of the mask coming off, so most patients feel completely normal and drive themselves home. Unlike oral or IV sedation, it doesn't linger in your system.
It is — nitrous is one of the most common and well-tolerated ways to help a nervous child through a visit, and it's monitored closely the whole time. As a family practice, we use it gently and only when it genuinely helps. We'll always talk it over with you first.
Start by telling us — it changes how we run the whole visit. We'll go slower, explain each step before it happens, offer nitrous and anything from the comfort menu, and stop the moment you need a break. Many anxious patients find that a calm team and a little laughing gas make the appointment far more manageable than they expected.
Things like a warm blanket, headphones with your choice of music, sunglasses against the overhead light, numbing gel before injections, a neck pillow, and break-whenever-you-need pacing. On-site supervised childcare is available too, so parents can relax in the chair without arranging a sitter. Just ask for whatever helps — there's no extra charge.
New Patients Welcome
Tell us what makes you nervous when you book — we'll have the nitrous, the blanket, and the time set aside before you arrive.