Nervous about the dentist? You’re in good company.

Dental anxiety is one of the most common things we see — and one of the most understandable. Whatever brought you here: fear, a past bad experience, embarrassment, or simply years away, none of it changes how you will be treated.

No lecture. No judgment. Nothing happens without your okay.

If it’s been years since your last visit

That is more common than you think, and you do not need to explain or apologize. We start from where your mouth is today, not from where it “should” be. Bringing a list of medications and your coverage information (insurance, Medi-Cal, or neither — all fine) helps, but even that is optional for a first conversation.

What actually happens first

A conversation, sitting up

You talk with Dr. Gill about what is worrying you and what you want — before any instrument appears. If you want to stop at the conversation, that is a complete visit.

You set the pace

Tell us what makes you uncomfortable and we will work around it. You can pause at any point — just raise a hand. Bringing someone with you is welcome.

An exam, explained as it goes

A gentle examination with digital X-rays where needed. Everything is explained before it happens, and you see what we see on the screen.

A plan in plain language — in writing

Options, alternatives, and costs before anything begins. Scheduling an exam is a consultation, not an obligation to accept treatment.

Tell us what worries you

Tap any of these to save it as a question for your visit — your list lives in the corner of every page, on this device only.

Comfort measures, and sedation where appropriate, are covered honestly on our Comfort & Sedation page — what we actually offer, not a menu of promises.