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: 8 June 2016
Grinding your teeth is a fairly common dental problem that many people are unaware that they suffer from. Grinding your teeth during the day or while you are asleep can slowly wear down your teeth, making fractures, jaw pain, and a wide variety of other dental problems much more likely. Thankfully, there are a few steps that you can take to reduce or stop the amount of teeth grinding that you do.
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Posted on: 19 May 2016
Many people think that tooth sensitivity is something that they simply have to learn to live with. That is not the case at all though. There are many different things that can cause you to have sensitive teeth and many ways to treat the problem easily. The guide below walks you through a few things that may be causing your tooth sensitivity.
At-Home Teeth Whitening Treatments
There are many over-the-counter teeth whitening kits that are now available in stores.
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Posted on: 14 April 2016
If you're a parent who is trying to keep your children's teeth as healthy as possible, you're no doubt ensuring they brush and floss regularly, in addition to limiting the candy they can have. But there are more things you can do that will contribute to the children's dental and gum health as well as to their overall health. Here's a look at three actions that will help your children's tooth and gum health in lasting ways.
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Posted on: 14 April 2016
If you listen to the myths spread about root canals, you might think that getting the common procedure is similar to getting tortured in a scene from Game of Thrones. However, after you separate myth from fact, you'll see that getting a root canal is not much different than having a cavity filled. In fact, you'll likely realize that the procedure isn't scary at all.
The Excruciating Pain Myth
The root canal procedure is closely associated with the giant myth that it's incredibly painful.
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