Dental anxiety keeps many people away from the dentist, that is until they are in a significant amount of pain. By this time they usually need a couple of procedures, only adding to the stress and anxiety. Easing Dental Anxiety Safely and Effectively Sedation dentistry is also called conscious sedation density or IV sedation dentistry. [...]
Many seniors in the New Hampshire, Amherst, Concord, Barrington, and Dover, find it difficult to go to the dentist. For patients with dementia or Alzheimer's a trip to the dentist can be especially frightful, becoming disorientated or a lucid moment can make procedures difficult. While other seniors with arthritis, failing joints, or medical conditions may [...]
Does the thought of going to the dentist give you that sinking feeling in the bottom of your stomach? Do You have a loved one who has a disability or medical issue making almost impossible to get them the vital oral health care they need? Fear can happen for a number of different reasons. If [...]
For many people the thought of going to the dentist is terrifying. The fear of receiving dental care is also called, dental anxiety, dentophobia, odontophobia, and dental phobia. It is a very serious condition that can have devastating consequences. People often go decades without routine oral health care. If this sounds like you, don't worry, [...]
Just the thought of going to the dentist can make my heart start to race and my palms start sweating! According to my dentist, I am not alone! Recent studies show as much as 20% of those living in New Hampshire, avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety. At last I found an easy [...]
As a parent of a child with down syndrome, I know how difficult a simple dentist appointment can be! The fact is, most children with Down syndrome have hypotonia, or a reduced muscle tone. This affects the muscles in the mouth and causes a host of problems. Contributing to an open bite, an imbalance of [...]
Why should you consider sedation dentistry? Do you get that anxious, nervous feeling just thinking about having a dental procedure done? Do you avoid going to the dentist because the sights and sounds make you feel uneasy? Or maybe you had a traumatic experience. Why Consider IV Sedation for Your Next Dental Appointment With IV sedation your dentist [...]
Both children and adults with Down's syndrome usually develop severe dental issues, including, misaligned, missing, or malformed teeth. On top of that, they tend to have a higher percent of periodontal disease and gingivitis. To prevent such issues from progressing, those with Down's syndrome tend to need frequent deep cleaning to reduce tooth loss. To [...]
Caring for the oral health needs of someone with special needs or a disability can be very challenging. Those suffering with Alzheimer's and dementia can often neglect brushing and flossing. Those diseases that affect movement, fine motor skills and swallowing properly, such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, and cerebral palsy, and other situations can interfere with [...]
Dental anxiety affects both children and adults. For those living in New Hampshire, including the cities of Barrington, Dover, Concord, Amherst, there is help. The fact is, dental fears and phobias are real and are quite common. IV sedation can improve you or your loved ones experience at the dentist. Dental Fears There is a chemical reaction [...]
