How Long Does Sedation Dentistry Last?

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Sedation dentistry is a great option for the patients who have dental anxiety or have to go through long lasting procedures that require them to sit still for hours at a time. It is also generally safe to use for children because they often cannot stay still for a long time during the needed treatment. …

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Updated: February 2, 2022

5 Dental Procedures That Generally Require Sedation

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Here are some of the most common dental procedures that may require dental sedation. To this day, despite all the medical technology designed to make treatments less invasive, fear of the dentist remains among many people. Whether it’s a traumatic experience from childhood or an unrealistic and exaggerated portrayal of dentists in our culture, many …

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Updated: March 25, 2022

Factors That Determine Which Type of Sedation You Receive

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The best way to determine which type of sedation dentistry is best for you or your loved one is to visit our office. One of the issues that you might have with sedation dentistry is not knowing which type of sedation you will receive. Fortunately, there are a variety of guidelines that help make this …

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Updated: April 9, 2020

7 Oral Health Issues That Could Benefit from Sedation Dentistry

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Not only will regular dental visits protect you against oral health issues, they can help you resolve the many problems. Many St. Louis residents have issues that keep them away from the dentist. Some of the most common of them include anxiety, low pain tolerance, and various diseases that cause involuntary movement. Unfortunately, many of …

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Updated: March 20, 2020

The Importance of an Initial Consultation For Sedation Dentistry Patients

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Depending on your circumstances you may need to reach a certain level of trust before you feel comfortable getting the treatment you need. Those that have dental anxiety suffer in a variety of ways. While the most important of them is poor oral health, there is another factor that people rarely discuss. It is the …

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Updated: December 17, 2018

Why Putting Off Going to the Dentist Will Cost You in the Long Run

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Those with dental anxiety and similar issues often choose to not go to the dentist at all. Though they usually know that getting oral care is a smart idea, they decide to stay away. What frequently happens next is those people developing severe dental issues that require more cost and attention than regular maintenance would …

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Updated: February 13, 2019