Dental care is as important as any other aspect of health care. Without appointments for regular cleanings and checkups, your oral health can suffer. Even at-home hygiene will stop being as effective as it could be without some attention from Dr. Laurence Breiterman and everyone else at Advanced Dental Techniques. We understand that not every […]
Read MoreMany people put off getting dental treatment for a variety of reasons. In fact, Colgate says that 15 percent of people avoid dental work. The reasons often include dental anxiety, low pain tolerance, fear of a large amount of dental work, a poor gag reflex, a tendency to fidget or extremely sensitive teeth. Dental professionals certainly […]
Read MoreFor a long time, dentists have favored local anesthetics for most procedures. Typically, this involves some kind of Novocain injection or the use of anesthetic gases, like nitrous oxide. That is changing, though, as more and more research into pain management, trauma, and patient recovery brings dentists and oral surgeons a better understanding of how […]
Read MoreDo you find that going to the dentist or endodontist makes you feel nervous and uncomfortable? If so, you may be one of the many people who suffer from a degree of dental anxiety. This common condition may be triggered by a traumatic childhood experience at the dentist’s office, or it may have developed due […]
Read MoreSedation dentistry is a procedure that uses the administration of sedative drugs in order to complete dental procedures. Dr. William Gielincki, Jr. is a prosthodontist who uses this type of procedure in Jacksonville, FL. Here are six signs that you may need to go to a sedation dentist in Jacksonville, FL: 1.Low Pain Threshold If […]
Read MoreSedation dentistry in New London, CT is becoming more popular among people of all ages. As with most medical practices, IV sedation has pros and cons. The Pros of Sedation Dentistry If you have children who need extensive dental work, if you have anxiety issues related to going to the dentist, or if you suffer […]
Read MoreOnce thought to be something only done during major surgeries, today sedation is taking over the dental world. You might choose to go the route of sedation dentistry for a number of reasons. You Are in Control When you choose sedation, you are the one who decides how far “under” you would like to be. […]
Read MoreHave you been avoiding the dentist because you are fearful? For some people, going to the dentist is put off because of different reasons, and often it is because of a variety of fears and/or due to a bad past experience. The good news is that sedation dentistry is available, and it can make the […]
Read MoreIf you ask anyone on the street about general anesthesia, more often than not they are likely to imply that it is a tool used most commonly in hospitals during surgery. However, this tool has been and is today a treatment staple in the dental world. Many procedures are performed with the aid of dental […]
Read MoreIf the thought of visiting your periodontist in Traverse, MI causes you stress and anxiety, you certainly are not alone. Countless dental patients, both young and old, fear having dental or periodontal work done. Fortunately, there is a treatment method which helps you to achieve an extreme state of relaxation in order to endure your […]
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