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2 Steps To Help Your Sedation Dentist Provide The Right Oral Sedative To Calm Your Dental Fear

Posted on October 27, 2015

Sedation dentistry is a great asset to you if you fear dental appointments in general or only specific procedures. Sedatives used in dentistry are very safe and effective, and they can help you get your oral health back on track if you have skipped dental appointments due to overwhelming anxiety. If you have requested gentle oral sedation to help calm your nerves during your dental procedure, but remain fully awake, then be sure to follow these two steps to help your dentist provide the right medication and dose to keep you calm, yet awake, during your dental appointment. [Read More]

How To Tell If You Will Have A Lengthy Dental Hygiene Visit

Posted on October 13, 2015

Of all the dental services a dentist's office provides, the most useful is probably your semi-annual dental hygiene visits. Twice a year, you make a point of having your teeth professionally cleaned and your gums assessed for signs of disease. Some people have really short hygiene visits while others have lengthier visits. There are some precipitating factors that will predict just how long your next hygiene visit will be. Film of Pre-Chewed Food [Read More]

New Procedures Which Can Reduce Dental Implant Recovery Times

Posted on September 25, 2015

Dental implants offer many patients a more permanent solution for missing or severely damaged teeth, but the surgery required and the recovery time can turn many patients off of this treatment. However, more recent developments have helped to reduce the recovery time and minimize the extent of surgery necessary. For patients considering implant surgery, it's a good idea to discuss these options with your implant specialist and find out if you're a good candidate. [Read More]

3 Dental Issues To Watch For In Children With Down Syndrome

Posted on September 3, 2015

If you're the parent of a child who was born with Down Syndrome, you're no doubt aware that your child is at greater risk for certain medical problems, like heart defects or thyroid problems. What can be easy to overlook is that your child is also at risk for certain dental problems as well. While tooth problems don't carry the same immediate risks for your child as medical issues, they do have the potential to greatly impact your child's life if not properly treated. [Read More]