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The Best Way to Deal with Your Child’s Dental Anxiety

Sedation Dentistry for Kids

It can be hard for children to understand anxiety, which is part of what makes it so scary. When you have a child with anxiety or phobias, it may be tempting to avoid things that trigger that anxiety, but this teaches children avoidance rather than management skills. If you want a healthy, well-adjusted child, you’ll …

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Updated: January 12, 2024

What Is a Dental Implant and What are the Best Sedation Methods?

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The type of sedation used for dental implants depends on the patient and their medical history. When you come in for your appointment, Dr. Hoffmann or Dr. Behl will decide which level is best for you. A dental implant is one way that a dentist can replace a bridge or lost tooth. Since it’s placed …

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Updated: June 13, 2025

Don’t Put Off Dental Procedures – Choose Dental Sedation Instead

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Inflammation in your mouth may raise your risk of developing cancer. Medical experts are just starting to realize that chronic inflammation is tied to an increased risk of cancer. That is true of oral inflammation too. According to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, women who suffer from gum disease are as …

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Updated: January 12, 2024

FAQ: Is Novocaine Safe?

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Our dentists are the first two dental anesthesiologists board-certified in deep sedimentation in Missouri. If your child needs to have a dental procedure, the objective is to minimize the hurt and trauma that can be associated with dental treatments. If dentist visits go smoothly early on in their lives, children are much more likely to develop …

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Updated: March 28, 2025