Is a cleaning every six months really necessary? Learn how often you should get a dental cleaning, who needs them more often, and what to do if it’s been years. The honest answer is that six months is a useful starting point. Some people do well with less frequent visits, and many people need cleanings …
When dementia makes dental visits impossible, families still have options. A caregiver’s guide from The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis. Perhaps it started with missed hygiene at home, or a canceled appointment after your parent refused to get out of the car. Perhaps a visit ended early when the sounds and strangers of a …
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 …
When a pediatric dental office isn’t enough, The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis provides sedation and anesthesia care for children with complex needs. Pediatric dentists are wonderful at what they do. The bright waiting rooms, the patient coaching, the tell-show-do approach- all of it works for most children. But some children need more than …
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 …
Nervous about even calling a dentist? Here’s exactly how to talk about your dental fear with The Dental Anesthesia Center in St. Louis, judgment-free. For many of our patients, the hardest part of getting dental care is not the appointment. It is the phone call before it. Saying out loud that you are afraid of …
