The Dental Anesthesia Center Blog. St. Louis Sleep, Sedation, Pediatric & Special Needs Dentist Office.
Modern and safe anesthesia techniques can allow you to have dental procedures done without the anxiety associated with dentistry. It is estimated that between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to anxiety or fear. So if you fear going to the dentist, you are definitely not alone. Sometimes the term …
Diabetes can make a person more prone to gum disease and other oral infections. Proper dental care is absolutely key! Diabetes can cause long term damage to the body. Because diabetes affects blood vessels and nerves, virtually any part of the body can be impacted by the disease. This can include your teeth and gums. …
Some patients who have severe dental anxiety don’t go to the dentist when the first signs of a problem begin, this can eventually result in a tooth abscess. A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that can form in different parts of a tooth as a result of a bacterial infection. It is sometimes …
Elderly ones that are suffering from cognitive health disorders, like dementia, can have difficulty taking care of their teeth. As we age, some of the good habits we used to have we tend to let fall by the wayside. Good dental health is often one of the personal hygiene steps that gets forgotten. However, dental …
We specialize in special needs dentistry, helping our patients with cerebral palsy achieve the best possible oral health. Some parents hesitate to get dental care and treatment for their child with cerebral palsy because they fear it may be difficult or may go poorly. However, at the Dental Anesthesia Center, we specialize in special needs …
There are a number of different medical conditions that can affect your overall oral health. When you go to the dentist for your routine dental exam, your dentist will check for more than just cavities. Your mouth can actually signal problems that are going on in the rest of your body. From your lungs to …