How To Deal With Dental Fear

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Do you feel extremely nervous when you visit our office? Or do you or a loved one have extreme fear of the dentist and it is keeping you from receiving the dental treatment you desperately need? If so, you are not alone. There are a number of dental patients who experience a range of feelings that vary from slight nervousness all the way to severe anxiety. Our goal is to help our patients overcome their feelings to get the treatment they need. We know that there are certain patients who benefit from an outside source to help with their feelings. This is the reason we offer sedation dentistry to our patients. Continue reading to learn more about how sedation dentistry may benefit you or a loved one.

Don’t Let Sensitive Teeth Ruin Your Spring

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We could not be more pleased that spring has arrived. We don’t know how you feel, but we thought this winter was never going to end! The return of spring also signifies the return of some of our patients’ favorite locations — the local ice cream and ice shops. Would you love to have a big bowl of ice cream but hold off because it brings nothing but discomfort to your teeth? If so, you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. While we all experience it from time to time, if you find that you always avoid certain foods because of sensitivity issues, your mouth might be telling you there is a problem. Read on to learn about what your teeth may be trying to tell you.

Is It Too Late to Fix Your Damaged Teeth?

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We want to stress to our patients the importance of caring for your oral health. For many, life is always busy, and the years seem to fly by. Between work, family obligations, activities with children or grandchildren, and enjoying life, there never seems to be a dull moment or any down time. With all that is going on in your schedule, it can be easy to put off the appointments that don’t seem like an emergency, such as hygiene examinations. However, what happens when time continues to move on and those appointments are still put off? We know that we have patients that have put off coming to our office for years and now feel uncomfortable about scheduling an appointment. These same patients may also be experiencing oral discomfort or are dealing with a dental health problem and feel it is too late to fix their teeth. Does this sound like you?

Fear-Free Dentistry

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Does the thought of calling our office to schedule an appointment send you into a panic? Do you become so nervous before an appointment that you have a hard time eating or sleeping? If you have been avoiding scheduling an appointment or visiting our office for a hygiene examination or needed treatment, there is no need to hold off any longer. We know that dental fears and phobias exist for some of our patients. We never want anyone to avoid getting the dental care they need, so we have a solution to help you get your needed treatments, while staying in a relaxed state. Does this sound like something you might be interested in? Read on to learn more.

Sedation Dentistry

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Do you dread going to the dentist and wish it was as relaxing as a walk in the park? You’re not alone. Many patients have dental phobia, or a fear of the dentist. Some people feel so much anxiety that they avoid going to the dentist altogether and put their dental health at risk. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible when you visit our office and have a few solutions to help you overcome your anxiety and fear.