The Dental Anesthesia Center: Sedation and Sleep Dentistry 
What does flossing actually do? How it protects the spaces a toothbrush cannot reach, plus technique and alternatives. Flossing has a reputation as the chore people skip and then feel guilty about at their next appointment. It helps to know what it is actually doing, because the reason is more specific than “it is good …
How long does dental anesthesia last? Numbness, sedation, and general anesthesia timelines explained. This is one of the most common questions patients and caregivers ask us, and the honest answer is that two different things wear off at the same time. The first is the numbness from local anesthetic, the medication that blocks sensation in …
Referred to The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis? Here is what a referral means, what to expect, and how to take the next step. A referral usually means your dentist assessed your needs and decided it would be better addressed in a setting built for it. That is a good outcome, not a bad …
Wondering why your dentist referred you out for sedation instead of doing it in-office? Here is what actually decides who can sedate you. Call (314) 862-7844. The short answer is that sedation is not one service. It is a range of very different levels of care, and the training, licensing, staffing, and equipment required at …
Tremor, rigidity, and medication timing all change dental care with Parkinson’s. What patients and caregivers should know. Parkinson’s disease affects dental care in more ways than most people expect, and the barriers are practical rather than unsolvable. At The Dental Anesthesia Center in Clayton, our doctor-owned practice provides dental care under sedation and general anesthesia …
Sleep apnea changes the sedation conversation, but it rarely ends it. Consider contacting us today if sleep apnea is affecting your life. Sleep apnea genuinely changes how sedation should be planned. What it usually does not do is make treatment impossible. The Dental Anesthesia Center is a doctor-owned practice in Clayton that provides dental care …
