You may not be able to use Novocaine, or you may need an adjustment in dosage or monitoring during your dental treatment. When it comes to sedation dentistry, the most common form that all dentists use is local anesthesia. Novocaine has been in … [Read more...] about Special Needs Dentistry: Can You Be Allergic to Novocaine?
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How to Care for Your Child After a Tooth Extraction
If you and your child follow directions carefully, then a tooth extraction should not be a big deal. Although it's quite routine in the dental world, having a tooth extracted is not routine for your child. A lot of anxiety can go into having a … [Read more...] about How to Care for Your Child After a Tooth Extraction
Is it Necessary to Go to a Pediatric Dentist?
Our pediatric dental specialists have advanced training that allows them to interact positively with children who have physical or mental disabilities. As a parent, you want the best for your child, but there are times when convenience might … [Read more...] about Is it Necessary to Go to a Pediatric Dentist?
Advantages of Pediatric Oral Sedation
The best part about oral sedation for a dental treatment is that it comes with very few side effects. Sedation dentistry is one of the best tools that a pediatric dentist has at their disposal. For kids who are very anxious and either don’t want … [Read more...] about Advantages of Pediatric Oral Sedation
Sedation Dentistry: What is Conscious Sedation?
There are a number of people who can benefit from conscious sedation dentistry. When you hear the word sedation, you may think of someone sleeping and not being conscious. However, the reality is that there are many different forms of sedation … [Read more...] about Sedation Dentistry: What is Conscious Sedation?
Sedation Dentistry for Alzheimer’s Patients
Sedation dentistry for such patients helps prevent physical and emotional distress. There are a number of reasons why receiving dental care can be difficult for patients with Alzheimer's or dementia. During a dental procedure they can fade in … [Read more...] about Sedation Dentistry for Alzheimer’s Patients