How long has it been since you or a loved one been to the dentist? Most people put off going to the dentist because they have feelings of anxiety and fear. Either finding out you need several procedures or knowing you need them and can’t face it.

If this is how you feel, don’t worry, you are not alone. Dental anxiety is very real, many people would rather do just about anything else than go to the dentist!

Putting off going to the dentist does not pay off!!

Unfortunately, putting off going to the dentist just makes things worse and more expensive. A small cavity could have been easily repaired if caught during a routine cleaning, but before long it turns into a painful infection! Now it needs more invasive treatment if you want to save the tooth.

Don’t put it off any longer

Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates makes going to the dentist a breeze! We bring safe hospital level sedation to your dentist office. You won’t feel or even remember the appointment at all.  You can have several treatments in one appointment and improve your dental health.

Oral Health Facts from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 

Oral health is essential to general health and well-being.

Oral disease can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, and learning. It can also affect social interaction and employment potential.

The three oral conditions that most affect overall health and quality of life are cavities, severe gum disease, and severe tooth loss.2

By age 8, over half of children (52%) have had a cavity in their primary (baby) teeth.

Children from low-income families are twice as likely to have cavities as children from higher-income families.

1 in 4 adults aged 20 to 64 currently has cavities.

Drinking fluoridated water and getting dental sealants (in childhood) prevent cavities and save money by avoiding expensive dental care.

Tobacco use and diabetes are two risk factors for gum disease.

On average, 34 million school hours are lost each year because of unplanned (emergency) dental care, and over $45 billion in US productivity is lost each year due to untreated dental disease.

Medical-dental integration between oral health and chronic disease prevention programs benefits patients and saves money.