Care in English and Spanish · Asunción, Paraguay
You are not the only one. We move at your pace, in the conversation you need first.
Caring dentistry
Consultations, explanations, and written plans in the language you prefer.
“I hadn't been to the dentist in eight years. My fear was about pain — a bad extraction I had when I was younger. She walked me through everything before touching me, paused whenever I raised my hand, and finished in three short sessions instead of one long one. The cleaning didn't hurt. I almost cried in the chair from relief.”
“I'd been putting off a root canal for a year because I couldn't explain my symptoms in Spanish without panic. She speaks fluent English, listened to the full history, and gave me a written treatment plan I could actually take home and read. The procedure was calmer than any treatment I've had in London.”
“Sentí mucha vergüenza al llegar. No me hizo sentir mal en ningún momento. Antes de tocarme me preguntó tres veces si estaba lista. Cuando necesité parar, paramos. Salí con un plan escrito, sin sorpresas, y con la tranquilidad de saber qué necesitaba y cuánto costaba.”
Most anxious patients recognize themselves in one of these three profiles. None is rare. All are welcome.
Twenty years of active practice in Asunción. Before any procedure, I review your complete case, explain every option available, and deliver a written plan with pricing. If you don't need treatment, I'll say so.
"The best dental care starts with the right diagnosis, not the most expensive procedure."
Audio introduction — Dr. Gabriella, 90 seconds
Placeholder audio generated with TTS. Real version with the doctor's voice will replace this when she records.
Hi. I'm Dr. Gabriella. If you're reading this, you're probably thinking about calling a dentist — and probably putting it off. I get it. I see anxious patients every week, and here's what I want you to know: the first visit is mostly a conversation. We talk. You tell me what's going on, what scares you, what happened before. I listen. Then we look together — radiographs, exam, photos. Only after that do we talk about a plan, in writing, with costs and timelines. You're not committing to anything by writing me on WhatsApp. You're just starting a conversation. We go at your pace. If you need to stop, we stop. I hope to hear from you.
Most anxious patients expect to be told they need sedation on day one. That's not how I work.
Before any instrument touches you, we talk. You tell me what happened, what scares you, what you need. I listen. You decide when we start, when we pause, when we stop.
After exam + radiographs, I write down what I see, what we could do, what each option costs, and how long it takes. You take it home. You decide.
I work with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedation for specific procedures. But sedation is the third step, not the first. We talk about it only when the plan is clear and you feel ready.
It's not 'fixing a tooth.' It's sitting down, looking at your mouth, looking at the panoramic x-ray together, and building a plan that makes clinical, functional, and economic sense. For patients with accumulated treatment, failed procedures, or cases that require real clinical judgment. What I love most: planning, explaining, deciding. I listen.
The five questions anxious patients ask most. If yours isn't here, message me on WhatsApp and I'll respond within 24 hours.
These are the questions I hear most often. If yours isn't here, message me.
Then write me on WhatsApp. No commitment, no appointment booked. I'll answer you, and we can talk at whatever pace you need. If you're not ready to come in, that's fine. We start with a message.
Most of my anxious patients say exactly this. You're not the only one, and I'm not going to make you feel bad about it. We start with a Diagnostic & Planning Consultation — conversation, exam, X-rays, and a written plan you understand. No lectures.
If you need it, yes. I work with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedation for specific procedures. But sedation isn't the first answer — control and pacing usually come first. We talk about it together when we plan your case.
Of course. Bring your partner, your sister, your friend, whoever makes you feel safe. They'll be in the room with you during the consultation and during treatment if you want.
Yes — fluent English and Spanish. I trained and practiced in both. You'll never have to wonder if I understood your symptom, your fear, or your question.
Honest assessment, clear options, no pressure.