Welcome to Ladent Family Dentistry Whatever your age, you can and should have a healthy mouth and a pleasant smile. Your dental health is an important part of your general health. You are not alone if you are one of the millions who are afraid of visiting the dentist. We have solutions for your anxiety and fear. Oral sedation can make your dental visit much more comfortable.
"Fear and anxiety toward dentistry are common... they usually originate in childhood, persist throughout life, lead to avoidance of dental therapy and contribute to diminished dental health." - Raymond A. Dionne, DDS, PhD from "Balancing efficacity and safety in the use of oral sedation in dental out patients"

Dr. Koffi Kouadio, DDS - Your Gentle Touch Dentist You can have a healthy smile for life! Don't wait until you are in pain to call the dentist. Come twice a year for cleanings and to prevent more complex situations. Our services focus on quality and individualized treatment of your needs. Our strength is our experienced and dynamic team. We are committed to: Customer service Respect and caring Professional excellence Continuous improvement

Nutrition and Oral Health Tips Consume sugary foods with meals. Limit snacks between meals and consider chewing sugarless gum afterwards. Drink more water (fluoridated water) and choose nutritious foods. Brush your teeth at least twice daily, and floss daily. Visit us regularly for check ups and cleaning.		Information Center Periodontal (Gum) Disease Nutrition and Oral Health Mini Dental Implants Bruxism Fear of the Dentist Other Resources

Dental Care and Prevention Videos
Taking care of your teeth and gums Windows Media 10.2mb Quicktime Video 9.6mb	Prevention Ages 6-8 Windows Media 8.6mb Quicktime Video 10.4mb

Have a More Relaxed Visit Our staff has been trained to help you deal with your anxiety. We will inform you of what to expect, answer your questions, and ensure your confidence and comfort during your visit. Methods we use to help alleviate dental discomfort or phobia: Nitrous oxide, also know as laughing gas, is given to the patient to decrease anxiety. Oral conscious sedation pills. Topical anesthetics are applied with a swab to numb the gums before the injectable anesthetic is administered.	Ladent Family Dentistry Services We Treat Adults & Children Dentures & Partials: new, same day repairs in most cases Oral Surgery, Root Canal Veneers, Porcelain Crowns & Bridges Gum Treatment Fillings and Space Maintainers Topical Fluoride, Bleaching & Sealants Extractions and Pre-Prosthetic Surgery In-office Sedation for Anxious Patients Most insurance accepted and claims filed for you. Our office is located at 130 Biltmore Avenue, down and across from the Orange Peel, in Asheville, NC. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.