Pain when you bite down is your tooth trying to tell you something. The most common causes range from cracked teeth to infection, and knowing when to call the dentist is important. Pain on biting is one of the most meaningful symptoms in dentistry. Unlike fleeting sensitivity to cold water or sweets, pressure pain usually …
Want a new smile but dread the dental chair? Visit the Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis. Contact us today to discuss your options. For many people, veneers represent something bigger than dentistry. They are the chance to smile in photos again, to speak in meetings without covering your mouth, to stop thinking about your …
Is a cleaning every six months really necessary? Learn how often you should get a dental cleaning, who needs them more often, and what to do if it’s been years. The honest answer is that six months is a useful starting point. Some people do well with less frequent visits, and many people need cleanings …
Worried you may be allergic to Novocaine? True local anesthetic allergies are rare, and reactions often have other causes. Contact us today to learn your options. If you have ever had a frightening reaction in the dental chair, a racing heart, dizziness, shaking, or swelling after an injection, you may have walked away believing you …
When dementia makes dental visits impossible, families still have options. A caregiver’s guide from The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis. Perhaps it started with missed hygiene at home, or a canceled appointment after your parent refused to get out of the car. Perhaps a visit ended early when the sounds and strangers of a …
Heart condition, diabetes, or other health issues? Dental anesthesia may still be an option. Learn how it works at The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis. “I’d love to sleep through my dental work, but with my health, I’m sure I’m not a candidate.” We hear some version of this often, from patients with heart …
