Dental Anxiety Is No Laughing Matter

Categories: Sedation Dentistry

We’d like to offer one comforting and wonderful fact about today’s dentistry: it’s much more comfortable than it used to be. Technology, new procedures, and some very sophisticated approaches to dental anesthesia have all contributed to comfortable dentistry, from cleaning to cavity preparations to root canals. But what if you didn’t grow up with modern […]

The Role of the Sedation Dentist In Pain Free Dental Care for Children

Categories: Sedation Dentistry

Conscious Sedation Dentistry While many younger patients in the dental care office are cooperative and manageable without the need for sedative drugs, there are a significant number of children who cannot tolerate dental care without the use of these techniques. For older, mildly apprehensive children, the use of oral conscious sedation may prove effective during […]

Sedation Dentistry Eases Dental Fears

Categories: Sedation Dentistry

There are many reasons 50% of the population put dental care at the bottom of the healthcare list: Some people are downright fearful, others have suffered bad experiences in the past and now suffer from dental anxiety. Then there are those who have a very strong gag reflex, and going to the dentist is a […]

Relieving Dental Anxiety With Pain Free Dentistry

Categories: Sedation Dentistry

Patient comfort and care is a top priority for a sedation dentist. They recognize that dental anxiety or discomfort can be associated with some dentistry procedures. Fortunately, a variety of dental procedures using dental anesthetics are available to relieve both anxiety and discomfort. Talk with your dentist to find out which is right for you. […]

Overcoming Dental Fear with Sedation Dentistry

Categories: Sedation Dentistry

Most people are well aware of the value of dental care, but cannot bring themselves to get into their dentist’s office and climb into the chair. The reason: fear. Dental anxiety, unfortunately, is sometimes a shared family experience. Whether it’s just a bout of sweaty palms or acute anxiety, the fears and attitudes of parents […]