Dr. Shaley Baker
Sedation dentist
Calm care for dental anxiety in Westport, Kansas City
Nervous about the dentist? You’re not alone. We take it slow, explain every step and offer sedation when you need it.
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Care that starts with listening.
Many people feel anxious about the dentist, whether it’s from a past experience, a fear of needles, a strong gag reflex or just not knowing what to expect. At Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Westport, we explain each step before we start and go at your pace. For patients who need more help relaxing, Dr. Shaley Baker, who holds a Missouri Sedation Certification, provides sedation about one to two days a month.
- Go at your pace
- We explain every step
- 3 sedation options
- Nitrous, oral and IV
- Certified
- Missouri Sedation Certification
- Book ahead
- Sedation 1 to 2 days a month
How we help
Ways to feel more at ease.
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A calm, unhurried visit
We talk you through each step before we start, and you can ask for breaks.
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Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
A mild sedative through a mask that wears off fast.
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Oral sedation
A prescribed medication before your visit to feel deeply relaxed.
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IV sedation
The deepest option we offer, for severe anxiety or longer procedures.
Compare sedation options
Find the level that’s right for you.
Dr. Baker will review your health history and the care you need, then recommend the best option.
| Option | Best for | Getting home |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) | Mild to moderate anxiety | You can drive yourself |
| Oral sedation | Moderate anxiety | You’ll need a ride |
| IV sedation | Severe anxiety or longer procedures | You’ll need a ride |
Your visit
Your first visit.
Tell us
Let us know you’re nervous when you book. It helps us plan.
Consultation
We review your health history, concerns and the care you need.
Choose your comfort
Talk it through, take breaks, or plan a sedation visit.
Your visit
We go at your pace and check in with you throughout.
Cost & insurance
Care that fits your budget.
Have insurance?
We’ll help you use your benefits
Call us with your plan details and we’ll check your coverage before your visit.
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A membership with preventive care included and savings on other treatments.
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Flexible payment plans
Ask about options for spreading the cost of your care into monthly payments.
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Calm care from a team that gets it.
Dr. Shaley Baker holds a Missouri Sedation Certification and provides sedation at our Westport location about one to two days a month. Dr. Hunter McAreavy and our team know many patients feel nervous, so we explain every step and never rush you.
★★★★★
“I had a great experience here. Rachel was very personable and professional, and Dr. Hunter was the same.”
Dr. Hunter McAreavy
General dentist
Rachel Converse
Registered dental hygienist
Konner Lawson
Patient care coordinator
Nichole
Patient care coordinator
Meet the whole team
See everyone →Is sedation dentistry safe?
Yes, when it’s given by a trained professional. Dr. Baker holds a Missouri Sedation Certification, reviews your medical history and monitors you throughout.
Will I be unconscious?
With most sedation options you stay conscious but deeply relaxed, and you can still respond to instructions.
How often is sedation available?
About one to two days a month at our Westport location, so we recommend booking ahead.
Who is sedation good for?
Patients with dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, trouble getting numb, a fear of needles, past bad experiences, or a lot of work to do in fewer visits.
Can I get help without sedation?
Yes. Many anxious patients do well when we explain each step, go slowly and take breaks. Just let us know how you feel.
Your next chapter starts here
We’re ready when you are.
Find a time that works for you and get to know our Westport team.