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 if sedation dentistry is safe for someone with high blood pressure? Learn how sedation plans are personalized around your health history. If you or a loved one has high blood pressure, it is a fair question to ask before any dental procedure involving sedation: Is this safe for me? It is one of the …
How do dentists decide between a crown and a filling? Learn what each does and when one may be the better fit for your tooth. Contact us today to find out more. If your dentist has told you a tooth needs to be repaired, you may be wondering what comes next. Two of the most …
A severe gag reflex is nothing to be embarrassed about, and it should not keep you from the dentist. Contact us today to talk about your options. If a dental mirror at the back of your mouth makes you gag, if impressions have ever ended with you in tears, or if you have avoided the …
Chewing ice, sipping soda, brushing too hard. Learn the everyday habits that quietly wear down teeth and simple ways to protect your smile. Most tooth damage does not happen all at once. It builds slowly, through small habits repeated day after day, often without a second thought. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the …
A little pink in the sink? Learn what bleeding gums really mean, when the cause is harmless, and when it is an early warning sign of gum disease. Here is the truth worth knowing: healthy gums do not bleed when brushing and flossing normally. Bleeding is almost always your gums telling you something, and while …
