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What Does it Feel Like When the Dentist Numbs Your Mouth?

Sedation Dentistry in St. Louis

Avoiding your dental appointment because of fear or anxiety about your dental procedure will only make things worse. There is a reason why people don’t always look forward to going to the dentist. There are times when oral care is not very comfortable. Avoiding the dentist will only make things worse but, take heart, there …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

Healthy Foods that May Not Be Good for Your Teeth

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A study done by Berkeley researchers indicates that the sugar in sports drinks contributes to tooth decay. Choosing which foods are healthy and which are not is very difficult given that it seems like dietary rules are tweaked or changed completely every couple of years. Further complicating matters is that certain foods are reasonably healthy …

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Updated: February 13, 2019

Oral Sedation Pediatric Dentistry – What to Expect

Pediatric Oral Sedation

If your child is having a dental procedure involving oral sedation, there is no reason to fear; it generally comes with minimal risks. If you have a child who is going to have oral surgery, oral sedation might be recommended or even required. Oral sedation might sound intimidating due to the word sedation. However, unlike …

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Updated: April 9, 2025

Essential Vitamins and Minerals That Your Child Needs for a Healthy Smile

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Although highly significant, what goes on inside the body can be just as important as what goes on outside. Practicing good oral habits is a must to establishing oral health for your child both for the here and now and for the future. Although parents often realize the importance of brushing and flossing to their …

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Updated: May 31, 2024

Can Your Kiss Increase Your Child’s Chances of Developing Cavities?

Preventing Cavities

Mothers who use the same utensils and drink from the same glass may increase their child’s likelihood of developing a cavity. Although it is tempting to kiss your growing baby on the lips, you might want to fight the temptation. There is evidence that kissing a baby on the lips may increase a baby’s risk …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

What to Do Before, During, and After Your IV Sedated Dental Procedure

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We value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle dental care that you deserve from a sedation dentist. Having IV sedation for your dental procedure can be intimidating and overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Although IV sedation comes with relatively little risk, the things that you do before your …

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Updated: August 14, 2024