Fossil Ridge Family Dentistry Keller, TX

" The staff here at Fossil Ridge Family Dentistry is very nice. I had got a few things done to my teeth and was able to get an IV Sedation to calm my nerves down and it helped out tremendously. Will be back for all my dental needs. "

- Stephanie Wood -

" From the moment we walked through the doors we felt very welcomed. It was a very quiet and calming atmosphere. They took excellent care of my son. I knew his teeth were in bad shape and they wound up having to do 6 fillings and 1 extraction. The process was not too long at all. I was in the room the entire time with my son. They were very attentive to him, making sure he was always comfortable and not in any pain. I was extremely happy with my son's visit and will be back again with my daughter! "

- Brian Connors -

" Broke a molar and had to find a dentist fast on Christmas Eve! Called and spoke with Vanessa who had me there in less than hour after calling. They took care of my tooth so I could enjoy Christmas! I wasn't even an existing patient, but I will be from now on! "

- Travis E -

" I had the pleasure of having Dr. Krishna Colluru and staff Vanessa handle both my root canal. I was amazed at how well they treated me. Both procedures were nearly painless, they only pain I experienced was the initial pinch of the numbing but from there on out..... Nothing. No pain, no discomfort. Very friendly Doctor, sincere and caring too. Vanessa whom I also had the pleasure of meeting is awesome, she is very welcoming and down to earth. Thanks Dr. Krishna and Vanessa. Looking forward to our future visits. "

- Anita Bledsoe -

According to the American Dental Association, fear is the number one reason millions of people avoid going to the dentist. In fact, it’s estimated that 93 million Americans live with some degree of dental anxiety, whether due to traumatic childhood experiences or unpleasant visits as adults.

IV sedation puts you in a much safer and more comfortable “semi-awake” state of reduced anxiety. After the procedure, you will most likely have little or no memory of the treatment because of the amnesic effect of the medications used to provide the sedation. While under sedation you are able to respond to verbal commands or to a light physical touch. With IV conscious sedation you need no medical assistance to maintain adequate breathing and heart function.

Inhaled minimal sedation: Patients breathe nitrous oxide (laughing gas) combined with oxygen through a mask to help them relax. Your dentist controls the amount of sedation you receive. The gas wears off quickly and it is the only form of sedation where patients can drive themselves home following the procedure.
Oral sedation: This type of sedation can range from minimal to moderate and is given via a pill. Taken about 1 hour prior to treatment, the pill makes you drowsy although you’ll still be awake. With a higher dose some patients become groggy enough to fall asleep during treatment but can usually be awakened with a gentle shake.
IV moderate sedation: The sedative is administered through a vein so it goes to work quickly. This method of sedation allows the dentist to continually adjust the level of sedation. With this method you are in a semi-awake state and will likely have little to no memory of the treatment.
Deep sedation or general anesthesia: The sedation medication will make you either almost unconscious or totally unconscious – deeply asleep – during the procedure. While you are under general anesthesia, you cannot be easily awakened until the effects of the anesthesia wear off or are reversed with medication.

" My experience with Dr. Colluru was awesome he and his team were so informative and nice! He was extremely gentle with the bone graph that he put in for me I had a tiny complication but he quickly made me feel very confident about the situation and took care of it the next day! I will be going back and so will my family! I've had all of my top teeth removed over the years due to periodontal disease and I've had a lot of dentists visits and he is by far the best visit I've had going to a dentist and all of my years of having to go to dentist which I've had to go to a lot of them! And Ashley was so very helpful with me as I made the decision to go in and setting up my appointment! They are all an absolute pleasure to be around definitely go here your mouth will thank you! "

- Kim Griffith -

" The staff and Doctor are very friendly. They take time to explain procedures and billing thoroughly, and they are all about patient comfort! "

- Susan Cox -

" I've had a great experience here. Dr. Colluru is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Would recommend. "

- Jerrod Hess -

At FRFD, we believe finances should never be in the way of quality dentistry that our patients deserve. We have different financial options including dental savers plan to meet individual patients needs.

We accept Cash, Personal Checks, and all Major Credit cards as forms of payment for all dental services rendered. Unless there are extenuating circumstances or extensive treatment plans, we usually request for patient to make payment for services rendered at the time of their appointment. We also offer multiple financing options.

What is IV Conscious Sedation?

Frequently Asked Questions About IV Sedation

About Fossil Ridge Family Dentistry

Meet Dr. Priya Colluru, M.S.D.

Meet Dr. Krishna Colluru, D.D.S.

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We proudly serve all the areas of Keller TX, Alliance TX, South lake TX, Roanoke TX, Watauga TX, Haslet TX, North Richland hills TX, Saginaw TX, Colleyville TX and Fort Worth TX surrounding areas