At Revive Dentistry, we understand that dental anxiety is real — and we’ve built our entire approach around making every patient feel safe, comfortable, and in control from the moment they walk through our door.
If you've been putting off dental care because of fear, anxiety, or past negative experiences, you're not alone — and you've come to the right place. At Revive Dentistry, Dr. Khezri and our team take dental anxiety seriously and approach every patient with the patience, care, and sensitivity it deserves. We serve patients throughout Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, and the surrounding West Volusia County area who want a dental experience that feels fundamentally different from what they've known before.
Revive Dentistry's Orange City office is calm, organized, and free from the clinical coldness that can trigger anxiety in dental patients. Our team moves at an unhurried, deliberate pace — there's no rushing, no sense of being processed through an appointment. From check-in to checkout, we keep the environment as relaxed as possible so that anxious patients can settle in and feel safe before any treatment begins.
This is one of the most important commitments we make to our anxious patients: nothing begins until you are fully comfortable and fully informed. Dr. Khezri explains every step before it happens, welcomes questions at any point, and will always pause if you need a moment. He never starts a procedure until the patient has confirmed they're ready. For many patients, simply knowing they have control over the pace of their care is enough to transform the experience.
One of the most common sources of dental anxiety is the fear of injections and the anticipation of discomfort from the numbing process. Dr. Khezri is known for his exceptionally gentle and deliberate injection technique, taking the time to administer anesthesia slowly and carefully to maximize patient comfort. His calm, controlled approach often surprises patients, many of whom comment afterward on how little they felt compared to previous dental experiences. For many patients, the experience is far more comfortable and reassuring than they expected. Dr. Khezri uses local anesthesia for all procedures and ensures that patients are completely numb before any clinical work begins. He confirms numbness with the patient before proceeding and adjusts as needed — because there is no version of "good enough" when it comes to your comfort.
For many anxious patients, the fear isn't just about pain — it's about loss of control, uncertainty about what's happening, and past experiences of feeling dismissed or rushed. Dr. Khezri addresses all of these directly. He explains every procedure in plain language, invites patients to look at their own X-rays and imaging, and never makes anyone feel embarrassed about the state of their oral health or how long it's been since their last visit. Judgment has no place at Revive Dentistry.
It's a difficult cycle: anxiety causes patients to avoid dental care, which allows problems to develop, which means more treatment is needed when they do finally come in — which reinforces the fear. At Revive Dentistry, we're committed to breaking that cycle. Whether you need a routine cleaning after years away or treatment for a more significant concern, our team will meet you where you are, with zero judgment and complete focus on moving forward.
Many of our most anxiety-prone patients become our most loyal — because they've finally experienced what a calm, patient, and transparent dental appointment actually feels like. Once you've had that experience, going to the dentist is no longer something you dread. That's the goal Dr. Khezri sets for every patient who comes to us nervous.
In a market with multiple implant providers, what makes Revive Dentistry different comes down to three things: the caliber of Dr. Khezri's training, the diagnostic technology available in our office, and the philosophy that drives every treatment decision. We are a fee-for-service practice — which means implant recommendations are never influenced by insurance reimbursement schedules or volume incentives. Every implant case is evaluated individually, planned carefully, and executed with the precision and patience that produces results built to last.
One powerful tool for reducing dental anxiety is helping patients understand exactly what’s happening in their own mouths. Revive Dentistry uses intraoral cameras and digital imaging so that Dr. Khezri can show every patient what he sees in real time. When you can see what’s happening — and understand it — the unknown becomes the known, and the fear associated with uncertainty starts to dissolve.
Managing dental anxiety isn’t just Dr. Khezri’s job — it’s the entire team’s. Our front desk starts the process with a welcoming, low-pressure interaction that sets the tone before you’ve even been seated. Our clinical assistants and hygienists mirror Dr. Khezri’s calm, unhurried approach throughout every appointment. If you tell us you’re nervous, that information is taken seriously and communicated to every member of the team caring for you that day.
The most important thing you can do before your appointment is tell us about your anxiety. Whether it’s a fear of needles, a bad past experience, a sensitive gag reflex, or general unease about being in a dental chair, sharing that information allows us to prepare and adapt before you arrive. We will work with you — not around you — to create the most comfortable experience possible. There is no anxiety too small or too significant for our team to accommodate.
Not sure what to expect? These are the most common questions our patients ask — and honest answers from our team to help you feel more comfortable, informed, and ready for your visit. Whether it’s your first check-up in years or you’re just curious about how things work, we’ve got you covered.
You're not alone — and Dr. Khezri understands more than most. He's known for taking an exceptionally slow, gentle approach with every patient, going so far that people joke he "becomes a statue" because of how carefully and deliberately he gives injections. His goal is to minimize the trauma and discomfort that anxious patients often associate with dental visits. At Revive Dentistry, you'll be treated as a whole person — not just a set of teeth — and your comfort and pace matter every step of the way.
Yes. Revive Dentistry offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for patients who need extra help relaxing during treatment. Dr. Khezri also focuses heavily on creating an anxiety-free environment through his gentle chairside manner, unhurried technique, and patient-centered approach — so even patients who don't require sedation often find the experience far more comfortable than they expected.
Revive Dentistry offers online appointment booking so you can schedule at your own pace without having to pick up the phone. You can also reach the team by email at Office@ReviveDentistryFL.com, or fill out the contact form on the website. However you prefer to connect, the team is here to make the first step as easy as possible.
Dr. Khezri's entire approach is built around patient comfort and communication. He takes his time, checks in with patients, and treats every appointment as a conversation — not a rush. If you need a moment, just say so. His practice philosophy is centered on making sure patients feel in control and at ease, which is why so many people who were once fearful of the dentist feel comfortable in his care.
Schedule your appointment at Revive Dentistry in Orange City, FL today. Call us at (386) 775-4300, email Office@ReviveDentistryFL.com, or visit us at 272 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL 32763 . We’re ready to show you what a truly comfortable dental visit feels like.
