A more familiar setting
See real photographs of the practice and the people who work here. A little familiarity can be a useful first step.
A question to explore
Ask about the treatment room, who you will meet, and what to expect when you arrive.
Dental anxiety & comfort · Eagle River
A little more ease.
At your own pace.
You don’t have to feel ready for everything. Start with a conversation about what would help you feel more comfortable.
New to Legacy, or coming back after a while? You’re welcome to start here.
Your first conversationA person.
A place to start.
A place to start.
Anna · Office Manager
A softer place to begin
You bring the questions.
We’ll start there.
Whether it’s an unfamiliar setting, a past experience, or simply not knowing what comes next, you can tell the team what feels difficult. You don’t need to choose a treatment before reaching out.
Your comfort conversation
Sometimes the hardest part
is finding the words.
Choose any prompts you would like to use when you speak with the team. This is an optional conversation aid, not an anxiety assessment or treatment recommendation.
Some words to start with
“I feel nervous about dental visits. Could we talk about what to expect?”
Nothing is saved or sent. Your selections clear when you leave or reload. Share your preferences directly with the team.
Call (907) 622-7874 ↗The details around your care
Small things.
A more thoughtful visit.
Explore what you can ask about before you arrive. Tell us what helps, and ask what will work for your appointment.
Explore the office
Small comforts to ask about
The practice’s comfort menu includes massage chairs, blankets, hand-wax treatment, and overhead entertainment. Ask what is available for your visit.
A question to explore
Tell the team about the surroundings you prefer. Amenities and their suitability can vary with your appointment.
A conversation about pace
Discuss explanations, breaks, and a hand signal to pause before care begins. Let the team know how you prefer to communicate.
A question to explore
You might ask to hear the next step first, or agree on a way to raise a question during treatment.
Explore. Ask. Decide together.When you want to discuss more support
Comfort starts
with understanding.
If you have questions about nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation, our sedation guide is a place to learn the differences and prepare questions.
Your dentist will review your health history and planned care before discussing suitability, preparation, risks, and costs. This page does not choose an option for you.
Explore sedation information ↗Read the sedation guide →A clearer picture
Comfort-Focused Dental Technology
Want to know what a tool does before it’s used? Explore the practice’s technology and ask your team to explain the equipment involved in your care.
Get familiar with the technology →One step at a time
A calmer way
to get started.
Start with a call
Tell the team you feel nervous and ask what a first visit would involve.
Make the visit more familiar
Look through the office photos and first-visit guide. Write down the questions you want to ask.
Talk before care begins
Share your preferences, agree on how to communicate, and discuss the next steps with your team.
A few helpful answers
You can ask
about any of it.
What if it has been years since my last visit?
You can start by calling and telling us where you are today. Ask what a first visit would involve and share any concerns you would like the team to know about.
Do I need to choose a comfort or sedation option before calling?
No. Start with your questions. Your dentist can discuss suitable options after reviewing your health history and planned care. Choosing a preference on this page does not recommend or arrange treatment.
Can we agree on a way to pause during the visit?
Ask the team to agree on a hand signal before care begins, and discuss breaks and how you would like each step explained.
Does this page send my preferences to the office?
No. The conversation guide stays on this page and resets when you leave or reload. Tell the team directly about anything you would like them to know.
Whenever you’re ready to talk
Your next step
can be a conversation.
Call our Eagle River team. You can start by saying, “I’m feeling nervous about a visit.”
Call (907) 622-7874 ↗How to arrange a visit →Monday–Friday · 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Alaska time
Call to confirm availability. Appointments are arranged by phone.