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 …
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 …
With IV Sedation, a patient is in a state of deep relaxation and has a sensation of not being concerned with what’s going on. For many people, going to the dentist is not a favorite activity. Without many options to either curb anxiety or reduce pain, many dental patients have a lasting impression of earlier …
If you are putting off a root canal due to fear or anxiety, it may lead to a serious infection. For most patients, a root canal sounds overwhelming. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be. If you are afraid of the pain associated with a root canal, the good news is there …
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 …
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 …