For many dental procedures, more and more people are choosing to have sedation dentistry. This involves the use of anesthesia so that the patient is relaxed, or even sleep, during the procedure, depending on the level of sedation. Some of the most common types of sedation used are nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedatives (enteral conscious sedation) and intravenous or IV sedation (unconscious sedation). There are several reasons to choose sedation dentistry, including the following:…
Root canal therapy is a phrase that may send shudders up and down your spine. Most of the fear from root canal work is based on concerns that patients have prior to getting the treatment. Before you begin to feel anxiety or stress over this dental procedure, there are a few things you should know that will help with your concerns. Here are three concerns you may have and the facts about each one.…
There have been many developments in the dental industry. Dentists have taken up newer technology and techniques over the years that have improved the way teeth are taken care of. However, there are still several myths that hover over the industry and make people afraid of making the all-important visits to the dentist.
All Teeth Problems Are Visible
Many people think that the only time they should visit a dentist is when they have visible or perceptible tooth problems like pain or sensitivity.…
