St. Louis Sedation, Sleep & Special Needs Dentistry :: The Dental Anesthesia Center
If your child has special needs due to a developmental disability, behavioral issues, or physical limitation, The Dental Anesthesia Center can help. Your child may need extra care, time, and support when visiting the dentist or special accommodations for their wheelchair. Whatever their special needs, we can provide dental care while adapting to your child’s […]
Getting your child to the dentist early in life makes them more likely to be comfortable with dental treatments later on in life. Though it might seem simple to some, there is a significant amount of confusion surrounding oral care for young children. Some people believe in early care, while others don’t make it a […]
It is essential to develop good oral habits from the very beginning. Here are five key facts about pediatric dentistry and how it relates to caring for baby teeth. Baby teeth are temporary, but they perform some essential functions. They assist in biting and chewing food, they help children speak, and they add charm to […]
Instilling good oral habits in your child when they are young will foster good dental health for life! Going to the dentist can be a terrifying thing for a child. However, if you instill good oral habits early on with your young one, you can avoid bad experiences at the dentist, fostering good dental health […]
Young children unable to cooperate and individuals with mental or physical disabilities may benefit from sedation dentistry. Children can suffer from several dental problems. The fear of visiting a dentist adds to their suffering. Fortunately, modern techniques and medicines have put forth a wide array of options for dental treatment. Sedation dentistry provides a straightforward way […]
To help you in a moment of crisis, we’ve put together a list of common problems that might occur, along with the appropriate steps to take. It can be tough to see your child experience a toothache, fractured tooth, or another dental emergency – but we’re here to help! When time is of the essence, […]
Although outright restricting your kid from having candy is all but impossible, some sweets might do a little less damage to the teeth than others. With Halloween fast approaching, you can be sure your kids will be gorging themselves with bags and bags of candy. Unfortunately, the candy feast could lead to expensive and uncomfortable […]
Fear of dentists can impact kids’ dental hygiene negatively. As a parent, you can help your kids overcome their fears using these tips. A trip to the dentist is always a different experience for each kid. Some become anxious and have many questions about the procedures, while others retreat in silence due to fear from […]
Educating your kids on what our teeth are and how they work is a great way to get them interested in taking care of their teeth with a good dental health routine. Our teeth are kind of strange. Yet, that is was makes them so fun and interesting to learn about! If you want to […]
It’s incredibly important for parents to report a detailed health history of the child to the dentist. This way, the dentist can propose the type of sedation that’s best suited for the child. If you have a child in need of some dental work, then the question of laughing gas or sedation may be brought […]