Does the idea of visiting the dentist leave you shaking in your boots? If so, then you have a lot in common with me. The very thought of seeing a dentist left me anxious and panicking. As a result, I spent decades neglecting my teeth until a severe toothache drove me to finally overcome my fears. My dentist was understanding and accommodating when he found out about my fears. He also introduced me into a magical way to reduce my anxiety - IV sedation. With a safe and quick dose of sedatives, I found myself relaxed and even happy while sitting back and letting my dentist deal with my teeth. I hope to help other people with dental phobias get the cleanings and treatments they need by learning about their options for sedation and other fear management techniques.
Posted on: 12 June 2019
As an adult, it's probably very common for you to see the eye doctor on at least an annual basis. You want to make sure there are no issues with your eyes because you need them to drive, perform your job, and handle tasks around the house. However, although you may take your child to see a family physician, you might not be as serious about making sure they see an eye doctor.
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Posted on: 15 May 2019
Discolored teeth can be a something that causes anxiety and even depression. If your teeth are stained and discolored, you probably feel incredibly self-conscious about smiling around other people, and certainly don't want to for photos. This can result in avoiding parties and other social settings. However, there are easy fixes for this. They include lifestyle changes that will help prevent your teeth from being discolored, as well as treatments that you can get from your dentist.
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Posted on: 14 April 2019
These days, whitening products are available just about anywhere, including grocery stores and online boutiques promising fast results. However, DIY whitening can be dangerous for your smile, while also creating the need to handle your own dental care at home. Here are three ways your dentist can make teeth whitening easier by offering in-office treatments.
1. Using Better Products
Although there are ADA-approved teeth whitening kits available for DIY use, many of these products use low levels of carbamide peroxide, making whitening take longer.
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Posted on: 18 March 2019
Looking at yourself in photos or in the mirror each day, you may notice your teeth are somewhat yellow or otherwise dull instead of white and brilliant. If you floss and brush regularly, this may frustrate you. You might feel serious about attempting different techniques which will brighten tooth surfaces. What efforts can improve and encourage tooth whitening?
Using Baking Soda
Many toothpastes now include sodium bicarbonate--best known as regular baking soda.
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