You’ve Been Avoiding the Dentist. You’re Not the Only One.
Gentle, judgment-free dental care for patients who’ve been putting this off — in south OKC, with sedation options that actually work.
YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE
It’s Been a While. We’re Not Here to Judge.
South Penn Dental is a sedation dentist south OKC patients trust.
Maybe it was a dentist who made you feel rushed, or a procedure that hurt more than it should have, or a bill you didn’t see coming. Maybe you just got busy and a year turned into three, and now you feel like you’ve waited so long it’s embarrassing to go back. It isn’t. Not to us.
South Penn Dental has been taking care of south OKC patients since the 1960s. In that time, we’ve heard every version of this story. There is nothing you can say that will surprise us, and there is nothing that will make us treat you with anything other than the same care and respect we give every patient who walks through our door.
Dental Anxiety Isn’t a Character Flaw. It’s a Response to a Bad Experience.
“I cried when I left — but from relief, not from pain. I hadn’t been in years and they never once made me feel bad about it. I’ll never go anywhere else.”
Most people who avoid the dentist aren’t irresponsible. They’re protecting themselves. A dentist who dismissed their concerns. An injection that wasn’t numbed properly. An unexpected procedure with an unexpected cost. These experiences are real, and they stay with you.
What we’ve found, over decades of practice, is that the patients who are most afraid are often the most grateful once they find a place that actually listens. They become the ones who reschedule without being reminded. Who send their kids. Who refer their friends. Because they finally found somewhere safe.
We’d like to be that place for you.
We Have Two Ways to Make This Easier
Neither is a last resort. Both are just tools — and we use them regularly.
Nitrous — For When You Just Need the Edge Off
For patients with mild to moderate anxiety, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) works fast and wears off faster. You breathe it in through a small mask, you feel calm and a little floaty, and the appointment goes by easier than you expected. By the time you’re done, it’s already leaving your system — you can drive yourself home.
No needles. No recovery time. Just a noticeably easier visit.
Good for: general cleanings, fillings, shorter appointments, first visits for nervous patients.
Triazolam + Nitrous — For Patients Who Need More
For patients with serious dental anxiety, or anyone who’s been avoiding care for years and has more work to get through, we offer oral conscious sedation — a prescription medication (triazolam) taken before your appointment, combined with nitrous oxide in the chair.
You’ll feel genuinely calm. Heavy. The anxiety fades. Many patients tell us they barely remember the appointment. We can often complete multiple procedures in a single visit, which means fewer visits overall and less time in the chair across your care.
You’ll need someone to drive you home — but that’s the only ask.
Good for: patients with significant dental anxiety, those who’ve been avoiding care for 2+ years, multi-treatment appointments.
Not sure which is right for you? Just tell us what’s going on — we’ll figure it out together.
Your First Visit, Step by Step
No surprises. Here’s exactly what happens when you reach out.
1: YOU REACH OUT— HOWEVER FEELS EASIEST
Call us at (405) 681-6601, fill out the form below, or just send us a message. Tell us as much or as little as you want. If you mention anxiety or that it’s been a while, we flag your file so everyone on the team knows before you walk in.
2: WE CALL YOU BACK WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY
Not a text. A real phone call from our front desk. We’ll answer any questions you have, talk through your options, and get you scheduled for a time that works. There’s no obligation, no pressure, and no judgment in this call.
3: YOUR FIRST VISIT IS A CONVERSATION
We don’t do the full exam on the first visit if you’re not ready for it. We meet you where you are. You can ask questions, tell us what’s scared you in the past, and we’ll explain what we’re thinking before we do anything. You’re always in control.
4: WE FOLLOW UP THE NEXT DAY
After your appointment, someone from our team will call to make sure you’re doing okay. Not to book the next appointment — just to check in. Because we actually want to know.
What Our Patients Say About Coming Back
(These are patients who were nervous, then weren’t.)
“Care, compassion, gentle, listening attentively and communicating are just a few words which come to mind. This is, by far, the best dental experience I’ve had.”
“Always treats me awesome — patient, gentle and explains everything. Been going here since I was a young kid.”
“Every experience at South Penn Dental feels more like a self-care experience and less like a routine trip to the dentist.“
“They moved heaven and earth to get me an appointment. I just can’t say enough good things.”
DR. J. TREVOR BERG, DDS
Owner, South Penn Dental
This practice has been part of south Oklahoma City since the 1960s. Patients came as children and came back with their own children. That kind of loyalty doesn’t happen by accident — it’s the result of sixty years of people being treated like they actually matter.
Dr. Berg took over a practice with that history already behind it. The way he sees it, his job is to make sure every patient who walks in today gets the same care that built this place. That standard didn’t start with him. But he takes it seriously every single day.
For anxious patients specifically, that means slower pacing, more explanation, and a willingness to stop if you need to. The goal isn’t to get through the appointment. It’s to get through it in a way that makes the next one easier.
You’ve Already Done the Hardest Part.
You found us. That’s the step most people never take. The rest is up to us — and we’re good at this.
Or call us directly: (405) 681-6601