Heart condition, diabetes, or other health issues? Dental anesthesia may still be an option. Learn how it works at The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis. “I’d love to sleep through my dental work, but with my health, I’m sure I’m not a candidate.” We hear some version of this often, from patients with heart …
Afraid of needles but need dental sedation? The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis offers gentle, needle-conscious options for fearful patients. For a lot of people, dental fear and needle fear are the same fear. The drill is bad enough, but it is the needle, the numbing shot, the IV, that keeps them out of …
What to eat after dental treatment under anesthesia, what to avoid, and how to help a loved one recover comfortably. Dental treatment under sedation or general anesthesia often accomplishes in one visit what would otherwise take many appointments: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more, all completed while the patient rests comfortably. But once the visit is …
A caregiver’s guide to preparing an adult with autism for dental care under anesthesia in St. Louis, from the first phone call to recovery at home. If you are arranging dental care for an adult with autism, you already know the challenge is rarely the dentistry itself. It is the environment. Bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, …
If you have a heart condition, anxiety disorder, or other health concern, here’s what you need to know about the safety of dental anesthesia. If you’ve been putting off dental care because you’re worried about how anesthesia might interact with a health condition you’re managing, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns …
If your family member needs dental care under anesthesia, here’s exactly what to expect before, during, and after their first appointment. If you’re a caregiver, parent, or family member helping someone get the dental care they’ve put off — or care that simply isn’t possible at a regular dental office — you probably have a …
