For years, sedation dentistry has been presented as an appealing option for people who may be experiencing severe discomfort due to dental problems, but are too afraid to schedule dental appointments. Furthermore, dental anesthesia can be extremely beneficial for people with special needs. Some examples of when it works well are outlined below: A person […]
Read MorePerhaps you are afraid of needles, or you have had traumatic experiences at the dentist in the past. Whatever your fear and anxiety surrounding a dental exam, sedation dentistry can help give you a comforting and relaxing experience so that you can get necessary oral care and treatments without fear. IV sedation, short for intravenous […]
Read MoreIf being afraid of the dentist has kept you out of the dentist’s chair for far too long, you’re not alone. Many people cite fear as the key reason why they do not schedule those important yearly dental checkups. If you have been struggling with a fear of needles, sensitive teeth, or if you have […]
Read MoreDental 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. […]
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