Dental and Sedation Phobia People who fear the dentist are known as having ‘dental phobia’. However, some people feel even more fear when they hear the words ‘sedation dentistry’. Why is that? Well, in general terms, there are many people who simply think of ‘sedation’ as a complete loss of control. Others hear the word…
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Brushing Teeth Too Hard for Your Own Good
When Less is More for Your Oral Health Lots of people believe that brushing their teeth harder and longer than 2 minutes will make teeth cleaner and brighter. This is a common and unfortunate mistake. Teeth can take only so much pressure and the more pressure you apply, the more you damage the enamel that…
Tooth Discoloration and Options for A Whiter Smile
Typical Causes of Tooth Discoloration We all know pretty much what can cause our teeth to stain or change color. The list includes cigarettes, coffee, red wine, tea, certain fruits and vegetables and colas. Then there is the natural discoloring of teeth caused by aging. Ageing causes enamel to thin and the tooth’s second layer,…
Make the Move from Partial Dentures to Dental Implants
Say Goodbye to Partial Dentures! With partial dentures, you have an appliance attached with metal to your surrounding remaining teeth. The gum portion is an uncomfortable plastic that will irritate your gums and make it difficult for you to speak. This apparatus needs much care, careful handling and daily removal for cleaning. And, as a…
Experiencing Tooth Loss
You Don’t Have to Age to Experience Tooth Loss Loose teeth in adults can result from various incidents. Trauma to teeth by a severe blow or fall can be damaging to teeth and cause tooth loss. Using your teeth as tools to open bottle caps, cracking ice cubes or tearing open bags with your teeth…
Living With Dental Fear
You are Not Alone! Fear of the dentist is real, especially in the senior citizen segment of the population. The reason? Senior citizens are the folks who had some of the worst experiences with dental care in the past because advanced research and pain-free dentistry was not available at that time. Somehow that fear has…
Sedation Dentistry is Calming as a Tropical Breeze
Sedation Dentistry – Calm as a Tropical Breeze Imagine being able to go to your dentist without the feelings of anxiety and fear? Now sedation dentistry makes this all possible! Sedation Dentistry without Needles You are not alone! Many dental patients have just as much fear of needles as they do of dental treatment. With…
Do You Suffer from Dental Anxiety?
Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is the fear of going to the dentist. If you suffer from dental anxiety, most likely it was developed during your childhood years. Feeling embarrassed, fear of the unknown, fear of pain and loss of control are the most common causes for dental anxiety. Why Many People Suffer from Dental Anxiety…
What is Cosmetic, Sedation and Adult Dentistry?
Why a Specialist in Cosmetic, Sedation and Adult Dentistry is Important to You Adult dentistry is the practice of treating unique dental conditions experienced by mature adults. A dentist that specializes in adult dentistry is more than a general dentist. Although he or she can perform general dentistry, the specialization in adult dentistry means that…
The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry – Good for Your and Good for Your Budget More than 50% of the population in the United States avoid dental treatment as a result of various types of phobias that can be resolved with sedation dentistry. In this article, we will address the many benefits of sedation dentistry and how it can,…
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