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8 Procedures That Could Require Dental Sedation
February 14, 2018
Dental sedation isn’t right for every patient or in every dental procedure. Many patients never need help relaxing, regardless of the procedure. If, however, your fear of the dentist interferes with your dental health or your pain creates added anxiety, sedation may be the best option to help you. Sedation may also be a good […]
What to Expect When You Get Dental Implants
February 7, 2018
Making the decision to get dental implants for a missing tooth or to improve your overall dental health is one thing. Actually going through the procedure is another. After you’ve figure out the cost of your implants and set the appointment, you probably have one question on your mind. What happens now? Here’s what you […]
Top 7 Dental Emergencies That Happen to Kids
January 31, 2018
With kids, anything can happen. They can take a fall, run into something, or shove a sibling, and next thing you know, it’s an emergency. Even children who aren’t climbing on everything or playing rough have bloody, painful accidents from time to time. Some of those accidents could easily be dental emergencies. Some accidents can […]
Is Dental Sedation Safe for Kids?
January 24, 2018
As a parent, what you want most is to keep your children healthy and safe. Part of that is bringing them in for regular dental check-ups. Just like adults, some kids have extreme dental anxieties and fears. For these patients, dental sedation is sometimes the only option. In other cases, small children need big procedures, […]
7 Reasons Why You May Need an Emergency Dentist Appointment
January 17, 2018
If you’re feeling low level, almost nagging pain in your teeth, gums, or jaw, you may feel like you can wait a few days to see your dentist at a regular appointment. But there are some situations that are so serious or cause so much pain that your only option is to make an emergency […]
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
January 10, 2018
Most people would love to have a beautiful, perfect smile. If you hide your smile behind your hand or maintain a serious expression, you know how hard it can be to live without a smile you love. One missing tooth or teeth full of dentures that shift or flap causes embarrassment or discomfort. You want teeth […]
How to Help Your Children Feel Less Nervous at the Dentist
January 3, 2018
Feeling a little nervous before a dentist appointment is common. Many adults have mild to severe dental anxieties and fears, as do children. Ideally, though, kids should be able to grow up with a healthy understanding of why dental hygiene is important and without debilitating fears of the dentist or dental procedures. To help your […]
8 Tips for a Healthier Mouth in the New Year
December 27, 2017
It doesn’t matter if you’re the type to make resolutions in the new year or if you’d rather not bother. Everyone has things they’d like to improve about themselves. If you want a healthier mouth and brighter smile in the coming year or anytime, you have more control over your dental health than you realize. […]
5 Ways to Reduce Your Dental Nightmares Over the Holidays
December 20, 2017
The last thing anyone wants to do over the holiday season is going to the dentist for an emergency visit. You don’t have time for the pain from cavities, needing a filling, or a broken tooth or dental implant. Factor in a possible fear of the dentist or the procedures and the idea of something […]
8 Celebrities Who are Afraid of the Dentist
December 13, 2017
When you’re afraid to do something, like go to the dentist or get your teeth pulled, it’s easy to think you’re the only one. A lot of patients think it’s “Just me” when in reality, plenty of people get nervous at the dentist and some have true phobias. Even celebrities, whose careers are often dependent […]
