Willis Family DentistryWaynesboro

New Patients

Patient Comfort

Dental anxiety is real. We take your comfort seriously and design every visit around it, calm technique, gentle care, judgment-free.

Calm by design

Dr. Kim is known for a calm demeanor and attention to detail. Each step of a visit is explained before it happens. You’re in control, if you need a break, you take a break. No surprises, no pressure.

Bring it up

If you have a hard time at the dentist, please tell us when you book. We’ll schedule extra time, talk through what to expect, and find a pace that works for you. Many of our patients say their first visit was easier than they expected.

No judgment

If it’s been years since your last visit, that’s okay. The first conversation is just about catching up and making a plan. Nothing has to happen the same day.

Tell us what you need

Call our Pelham Drive office and we’ll plan around you.

Request a Visit540-943-9703

Frequently Asked

Common questions

What sedation options do you offer?
We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for mild anxiety and oral sedation (a prescription pill taken before your appointment) for more significant anxiety or longer procedures. Both are safe, well-studied, and used routinely. Dr. Kim will discuss which is right for you at your visit.
I am very afraid of the dentist, can you help?
Yes, we hear this from new patients regularly, and we take it seriously. We start with a no-treatment getting-to-know-you visit, narrate every step before it happens, give you full control to pause anytime, and offer sedation when it helps. Many patients who avoided dentists for years tell us they finally found a place they can keep coming back to.
Is laughing gas safe?
Yes, nitrous oxide is one of the safest and most predictable sedation methods in dentistry. The effect lifts within minutes once we stop the gas, and you can drive yourself home and return to normal activities right after the visit.
Do I need to do anything special for oral sedation?
Yes, you will take the medication about an hour before your appointment, and you must have someone drive you to and from the office. You will be relaxed and may not remember the visit clearly afterward, which most anxious patients find to be a feature, not a bug.
Will sedation be covered by insurance?
Nitrous oxide is often included in your visit fee or covered by some plans. Oral sedation is sometimes covered for longer or more invasive procedures. We will confirm coverage in writing before your visit.

Why patients on Pelham Drive choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro

Dr. Sang Kim, DMD is calm, unhurried, and a graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across Waynesboro, the 22980 corridor, Stuarts Draft, Fishersville, and Lyndhurst choose Willis Family Dentistry Waynesboro on Pelham Drive because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance, so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 101 Pelham Dr, Waynesboro 22980. Call 540-943-9703 or request an appointment online.