Cool new technology is changing the dreaded experience of going to the dentist. Why do dentists have such a bad reputation? Long waits, painful shots, loud drills, no distractions, no sedatives, and unavailable doctors leave the experience with something to be desired. So what?s new?
Realistic scheduling is the simple solution to running [...]
What is conscious sedation?
Conscious sedation is a very safe, very efficient and very effective way of providing anxiety relief and pain control during dental procedures. There are 2 groups of patients who benefit from this technique:
Patients undergoing relatively unpleasant or lengthy procedures such as removal of wisdom teeth or other complex procedures.
Patients who fear most [...]
Many people do not like going to the dentist. It can be a terrifying experience for young and old alike. Some outgrow this fear, but others live with it all of their lives, to the point where they would rather suffer from tooth decay rather than go to the dentist.
Sedation dentistry is the answer for [...]
Dr. John I am fifty-five years old and can count the number of times I have been to the dentist on one hand. I have not seen a dentist in 15 years. Just thinking about going to the dentist causes me anxiety and fear. I have tried to ignore my dental pain for as long [...]
In the past, spas were primarily frequented by affluent women looking for a week?s worth of pampering. Many of the services offered included facials, massages and body treatments. But today a new trend is being seen in the spa industry. It is a trend of health.
Today?s spa has become a center of health and revitalization. [...]
Causes and Treatments for Adult Gum Disease, Tooth Ache, and Cavities
Let?s face it, going to the dentist is not fun. And as I?ve learned, getting a dental procedure does not solve your problem permanently. Rather it sets you up to have continual mouth problems for perhaps the rest of your life. Dentists temporarily treat one [...]
There are a lot of psychological issues involved in a simple trip to the dentist. By nature, people fear instruments such as needles and other sharp objects, and the dentist?s office has plenty of those! This is why it is important to find a dentist that is both good at dentistry and a good psychologist [...]
Do you have a gap in between your teeth? Don?t let the gap ruin your smile. There is a new method to close your gap at home called teeth effect bands. Teeth effects work by applying pressure on teeth until they shift closer together.
If you have a gap in your teeth or multiple gaps in [...]
A fear of the dentist is common
Millions of people suffer from dental phobia. Most people who find out that they are not alone are shocked to see how common this phobia really is.
The fear of the dentist is a strong fear but is actually quite harmless. Mature adults are often aware that there dental phobia [...]
It is hard to give precise advice about what can be considered a good dentist that gives high quality results. The reason for this is that each one of us is unique in the type of service we need for our care, making it hard to compare. One thing you do want to look for [...]
