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: 9 April 2015
Problems with the alignment of teeth can lead to more serious problems if not treated promptly. For example, an overbite can interfere with normal chewing and add strain to the teeth and jaw. In a crossbite, your top teeth either fall behind or in front of the lower teeth when biting down. Fortunately, there are a range of treatment options to correct it and prevent tooth loss and other issues later.
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Posted on: 24 March 2015
Getting a porcelain veneer at a clinic like Springdale Family Dental can help reduce tooth pain, beautify your smile, and protect your mouth from cavities and infections. Though for the most part you can treat your veneer like any other tooth, having one placed may also result in some slight changes to your oral care, both in the dentist's office and outside of it.
Maintenance Visits Are Key To Healthy, Pretty Veneers
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Posted on: 6 March 2015
You can improve your oral health with something sweet and delicious; you just need to make your sweets with the right ingredients. The following is a simple recipe for a dental friendly spicy chocolate dip.
Secrets Behind Your Spicy Chocolate Dip
The first ingredient you should pay attention to is the chocolate. You will be using raw chocolate or dark chocolate in this recipe. You need to use this type of chocolate because it still contains contents from the bark of the cacao bean.
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Posted on: 20 February 2015
As you grow old, you tend to develop more oral/dental complications than you had while growing up. This is not only because of your body changes (including dental tissue changes), but also due to the habits and diseases that develop as you age. For example, you may develop age-related dental complications due to:
Osteoporosis
This is a medical condition in which your bones become brittle and weak. This happens because the new bone tissues are not created first enough to replace the aged and dead ones.
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