How To Prepare For General Anesthesia at The Dentist

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You and your dentist will go over your health history, ensure that you are healthy enough to have general anesthesia, and make sure that it’s the right choice for your procedure. General anesthesia at the dentist is one way to deal with severe dental anxiety or safely receive major oral surgeries, such as removing impacted …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

How Your Dentist Decides What Type of Sedation Is Right for You

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Based on the level of sedation needed and the risks associated with your health condition or the medication you use, your dentist will determine the right sedation method for you. Many dental patients require sedation dentistry for one reason or another but aren’t sure what type of sedation will be required in their particular case. …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

Do You Have Difficulty Getting Numb at the Dentist?

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Whatever your situation or concern, we work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. If you have difficulty getting numb for a dental procedure, you are not alone. We often encounter patients who have difficulty getting numb, and we are here to help. At our …

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Updated: August 31, 2023

Don’t Let Dental Fear Keep You from Getting the Treatment You Need

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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 …

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Updated: June 12, 2024

7 Dental Fads You Might Want to Avoid

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If you are looking for alternative solutions because of anxiety related to going to the dentist, consider sedation dentistry. Being on the Internet can easily convince you that wonder products exist and they will change your life. Dental care is no exception. You might have already heard about some of the following practices that are …

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Updated: May 31, 2024