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Has a Bad Experience at the Dentist Left You Anxious or Afraid?

January 14, 2021 by DAC

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If you have had a bad dental experience in the past, it doesn’t mean it has to be repeated. We can help! Many patients tell us that they had a bad or painful dental experience in the past. It’s sad when we hear this because it shouldn’t be like that. If you have had a […]

Updated: September 28, 2022

Filed Under: Blog, Sedation Dentistry Tagged With: dental anxiety, dental phobia

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

April 16, 2020 by DAC

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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 […]

Updated: February 2, 2022

Filed Under: Blog, Sedation Dentistry Tagged With: dental anxiety, dental phobia

The Rising Popularity of Sedation Dentistry

August 10, 2018 by DAC

St. Louis woman after getting a filling at a dentist's office

It is estimated that up to 10% of people have a legitimate dental phobia, and another 50% or so feel significant dental anxiety. Recently, sedation dentistry has been taking the dental industry by storm. Between the internet, billboards, and newspapers, it seems like it is being advertised everywhere. This rise in popularity is no accident. […]

Updated: February 13, 2019

Filed Under: Blog, Sedation Dentistry Tagged With: dental anxiety, dental phobia

Use of Nitrous Oxide in Sedation Dentistry

October 21, 2017 by DAC

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It is recommended as a sedative for children who are anxious or nervous about having a dental procedure. A routine visit to the dentist may be quite uneventful. It may involve a simple cleaning and polishing procedure to remove the plaque and stains on the teeth. You may even get a small gift like a […]

Updated: March 25, 2022

Filed Under: Blog, Sedation Dentistry Tagged With: dental phobia, sedation dentistry

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