Our Patient Comforts
Advanced services can be important when it comes to choosing a dentist, but they become useless if you feel uncomfortable or unhappy during every appointment and indefinitely put off treatment.
At Lakeland Family Dental, we believe in providing patients of all ages with an environment that’s as comfortable as possible so they can be truly at ease. Our office space will be sure to make you feel right at home, and Dr. Eric Ruiz, Dr. Samantha Ruiz, and the rest of our team are happy to offer amenities and treatment options that can increase your enjoyment.
We can’t wait to give you a new reason to smile here in Oconomowoc, WI!
Pleasing Atmosphere and Amenities
Once you step through the front door of our easy-to-access office, you’ll notice right away that we’ve decorated our space in soothing earth tones of wheat, olive, granite, and natural wood, all of which create a peaceful and elegant ambiance.
Pillows and Blankets
We know that it can get chilly, and we want our patients to experience comfort at all times! So sink back into a soft pillow and curl up with a blanket while we provide you with the care you need to stay healthy. Many of our patients become so comfortable that they actually doze off during treatment!
Relax with Nitrous Oxide
Perhaps you know nitrous oxide by its other, more famous name – laughing gas! Nitrous oxide is often the ideal solution for patients who suffer from mild to moderate dental anxiety.
We’ll administer the gas through a mask that fits comfortably over your nose. Within minutes, you'll begin to feel more relaxed and content as we work on improving the health and beauty of your smile. Best of all, the effects of nitrous oxide wear off very quickly after the mask is removed, meaning that there’s no downtime required after your procedure. You can run errands, go back to work, and even drive yourself home with no problems!
Are you ready to experience dental care that combines excellence and experience with enjoyable comfort? Don’t hesitate to contact Lakeland Family Dental today if you have any questions or you’re ready to schedule your first appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
That's okay! Many people are worried or anxious about dental care. Unfortunately, popular media feeds into these fears and tends to present dentists as scary or mean, perpetuating this cycle of fear.
We want you to know that nothing is further from the truth! We care deeply about your comfort, and we take all kinds of extra steps to make sure that your visit with us is relaxing and stress-free.
Some of the amenities we include in our services are:
- Nitrous oxide – This safe and reliable sedative will help calm your mind and reduce the sensations of the dental office. The effects dissipate so quickly that you'll even be able to drive yourself home and resume your normal level of activity.
- Headphones and music – Headphones help drown out the sounds of the office, which some people can find distressing. By replacing those sounds with your favorite music, your appointment will seem to fly by!
- Pillows and blankets – Everyone has different levels of comfort and personal temperatures. We don't want you to feel chilly, so we'll help you get snuggled up in one of our comfortable blankets. Pillows will gently cradle your head while we take care of your treatment.
- Sedation dentistry – We understand that anxiety and dread about dental procedures can be a major roadblock to having the treatment you need for improving your health. As such, we’ve partnered with Wisconsin Ambulatory Anesthesia to provide IV sedation services for patients of all ages, right in our office! Their board certified dentist anesthesiologists handle 100% of the sedation, so that Dr. Sam or Dr. Ruiz can focus 100% on your dental treatment! Wisconsin Ambulatory Anesthesia’s priority is first and foremost: safety and comfort during the anesthesia process.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Samantha Ruiz
Dr. Samantha Ruiz, also known as "Dr. Sam", knew she wanted to be a dentist from an early age.
She grew up in Kenosha and, after graduating high school, attended Marquette University for nearly a decade. ...
Dr. Eric Ruiz
Dr. Eric Ruiz ("Dr. Ruiz"), received his BA in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. He went on to obtain his DDS from the Marquette University School of Dentistry ...
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