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Navigating Through Your Children's Dental Care With Less Stress

Kids need to see the dentist by the time they are a year old, or once their teeth start to grow in, whichever comes first. But just because a kid should go to the dentist doesn't meant that they actually want to go! After raising eight children of my own, I understand the challenges of child and teen dental care. From dealing with toddlers crying in the waiting room to teens needing braces and not wanting them, every parent has their own dental nightmare stories to tell. The point of this blog is to help new parents navigate through their children's dental needs with less stress and more dignity.

3 Surprising Things About Periodontal Disease You May Not Know

Posted on 21 November 2018

Dental health is extremely important. The state of one's teeth can affect their ability to eat nutritious foods as well as contribute to their self-esteem and confidence. Periodontal disease affects not only your gums but the structures that surround your teeth and hold them in. Left untreated, periodontal disease will eventually lead to tooth loss. Here are three things you might know about this condition. Periodontal Disease Is Caused By Bacteria [Read More]

Is There A Way To Recover More Quickly From Sedation After Dental Work?

Posted on 25 October 2018

Sedation dentistry is a wonderful way for people to get through dental procedures when they might normally avoid them, and it's a great way to avoid dealing with the sounds of the dental equipment. But it also makes you groggy for a while, and you can't do that much after the procedure. The sedative used doesn't knock you out for long, and you won't feel effects for days. But if you still don't like feeling more tired than normal, you can do a few things to help your recovery along. [Read More]

Laughing Gas As A Dental Sedative

Posted on 4 September 2018

If you are afraid to visit your dentist, you may avoid receiving the dental care that you need to maintain your oral health. Dental fears are common, but your dentist may have solutions to help ease your anxiety. Sedation dentistry involves the application of sedatives to help reduce dental anxiety and allow fearful patients to relax during their dental visits. The sedatives used in sedation dentistry include oral, injected, and inhaled medications. [Read More]

Should You Get Your Tooth Extracted?

Posted on 4 September 2018

When a tooth is having problems, the first choice for many people would be a restoration. Dentures, crowns, fillings, etc. are all restorative options. Although you may not want to lose a tooth, there are times where your dentist may think that it is a better option. When is a tooth extraction better than a restoration? If you've had restorations in the past for a problem tooth, but they keep failing, then it may be better to extract the tooth. [Read More]