If you're avoiding visiting a dentist because of anxiety, you are not alone. The mere thought of a dental appointment can be frightening for most people. Sedation dentistry offers patients the opportunity to receive pain-free dental treatment under controlled sedation administered through an intravenous injection or oral drug. There are several sedation techniques that a dentist uses to reduce anxiety and relieve tension.
Here are 4 questions about sedation dentistry answered.
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Can Cosmetic Dentistry Fix A Receding Gum Line?
Even if you have bright and healthy teeth, a receding gum line can ruin your smile. And while a general dentist will want to treat the cause of your gum recession as well as try to restore your gum line, a cosmetic dentist can restore your gum line in a number of cosmetic ways.
If you suffering from gum recession, then as long as the condition is not caused by gum disease, then cosmetic dentistry can help to restore your gum line.
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Can Dental Implants Cause Sinus Problems When Placed in the Upper Jaw?
The upper jaw and the sinus cavity share the same space. This means that dental implants placed in the upper jaw may sometimes be very close to the sinus cavity. If you suffer from sinus allergies, then you might be worried about the impact that a dental implant will have on your sinus cavity. The effect on your sinus cavity depends on several factors.
There Will Be No Effect If You Have Sufficient Bone
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How Do Special Needs Dentists Help Their Patients Feel More Comfortable?
If you have a child with special needs, then it is important that you find a dentist who cares for patients with special needs. Many parents wonder, though, how visiting a special needs dentist differs from visiting a general or family dentist. It all comes down to protocols. There are a few ways that special needs dentists typically help their patients feel more comfortable so that they're better able to perform the work needed to keep their patient's teeth in good shape.
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