It can be a challenge to take your child to the dentist. Who can blame them, all the smells, someone poking in your mouth, and sounds of the drill. I don't know many adults who like going. Even a cleaning can be overwhelming and even traumatic for many children and even adults. Unfortunately, dental check-ups [...]
When it comes to any type of medical or dental procedure, we can't take anything for granted. This is especially true when it comes to our children. “Children at a very young age, if they do require a lot of work, you can only imagine they are not going to lay down on the chair,” [...]
IV sedation or conscious sedation for dental procedures make patients comfortable, relaxed, and calm. IV sedation alleviates all the anxiety associated with the dentist. Patients and parents never really think their life, or the life of their child may be at risk when going to the dentist. For instance, the Today Show addresses the new [...]
As a parent, we take are children to the dentist and don't really think much of it. Every day children are taken to the dentist for a routine procedure, possibly to get a few cavities filled, a crown, pull a tooth, and maybe even a root canal. “Children at a very young age, if they do [...]
If you don’t like going to the dentist, you’re not alone. The American Dental Associations reports that 22% of adults have some type of fear of the dentist, and forgo going for this reason. People with a dental phobia or anxiety may experience visible distress, heartbeat racing, and sweating, leading up to their appointment. Those [...]
Everyone knows how important it is to keep up with dental cleanings and exams. Catching any issues early before they become bigger problems and maintaining optimal oral health issues, is easier said than done. Sadly, many of us put off going to the dentist due to anxiety or a previous past experience. There are plenty [...]
Take it from someone who knows, avoiding going to the densities has serious consequences. But those who have anxiety, fear, and a phobia of the dentist, it can be too overwhelming to overcome. It could be sitting still for an extended period of time, a disability, the sights, sounds or smells of the dentist office. [...]
Dental anxiety is very common. Typically it is caused by a previous painful or bad experience at the dentist. It could be the sights, smells, and sounds in the dental office that makes you avoid it. Or you’re not able to sit still for an extended period of time or a very strong gag relax [...]
Taking a child in for a dental procedure can be traumatic, for both the child and parent, but it doesn’t have to. Why put your child through such a stressful situation when you don’t have to? Most children can’t sit still very long, especially when they have someone poking around in their mouth. Things just [...]
Dental visits are associated with pain and anxiety, but this can be easily managed with a dental anesthesiologist. There are quite a few fields within dentistry, one of which is an anesthesiologist. They help manage pain and anxiety during dental treatment. What does a dental anesthesiologist do? A dental anesthesiologist are specialists who work with [...]
