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: 20 August 2015
All day, your kids run around and fill their days with laughter and play. So, why is it that as soon as your head hits your pillow and you snuggle into your warm bed you begin to hear cries of pain coming from your kid's room? "Mommy, Mommy, my tooth is hurting!" Yup, it never fails. Why is it that those toothaches seem to get worse through the night?
No Distractions
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Posted on: 3 August 2015
If you have somehow chipped a tooth, such as by biting into something hard or being involved in some sort of accident, then you might be putting off going to the dentist. However, you should never ignore a chipped tooth. These are some of the main reasons why.
1. Basic Things Can Be More Difficult
If you have never dealt with a chipped tooth, you might not realize just how much it can affect your everyday life.
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Posted on: 19 July 2015
Whether you had your teeth whitened for your upcoming wedding in two weeks, Monday's job interview or Saturday night's fundraising gala for work, you want to do whatever you can to keep those teeth as white and as sparkly as possible until that event comes and goes. The last thing you want to do is eat or drink something that is going to negatively affect the work that you just had done.
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Posted on: 25 June 2015
Visiting the dentist is scary for many people, especially children. If your family dentist has told you that your child needs an extraction, you are probably feeling overwhelmed and a little anxious. Tooth extractions are scary, but sometimes they are necessary to maintain good oral health. Telling your child that they need another trip to the dentist may not be easy, but you can make your child a little less fearful of the big day.
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