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Calming Strategies for the Patient with Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a very real condition that keeps millions of Americans from visiting the dentist annually. Whether it’s fear of pain, cost, or simply the unknown, finding the right dental team is critical in taking steps to achieving the oral health you deserve. Many dentists practice sedation dentistry now, assisting patients in reaching a […]
New Mouth Rinse for Bad Breath Wins ADA Seal
For the first time ever, the American Dental Association has awarded the ADA Seal of acceptance to a mouth rinse for the treatment of oral malodor. Actually, two ClōSYS Alcohol-Free Oral Health Rinses were accepted by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs in May after they were found to be safe and show efficacy in […]
New Study on the Treatment of Gum Disease in Diabetic Patients
There is a well documented relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes, and while it isn’t fully understood, it is known that gum disease is very difficult to treat in patients with Type 2 diabetes. For patients without diabetes, periodontal disease is often treated with just a few visits to the dentist. But for those with […]
New 2-in-1 Toothbrush is First of Its Kind
Do you struggle with flossing regularly? A startup company out of Virginia may have the convenient solution you’re looking for. After developing its product over the last two years, Flossy Brush has just launched a new 2-in-1 dental cleaning tool, combining a manual toothbrush on one end with a flossing instrument on the other. As […]
The More You Know: Sedation Dentistry
The use of sedation in dentistry has grown immensely in the last several years and is now used in many dental practices. Whether it’s necessary to complete an invasive procedure or to help calm anxiety for a tooth cleaning, sedation dentistry is a safe, effective practice that has changed the way many view their dental […]
Risk Factors for Tooth Loss
Losing your teeth does not necessarily have to be in your future, according to a recent WebMD news article. The Journal of Periodontology listed nine risk factors that can have a significant impact on whether you keep your natural teeth later in life, including: Being older than 35 Being male Not receiving professional dental care […]
Successful Treatment of Fearful Dental Patients
Did you know that up to 40% of people have some level of dental anxiety? Thankfully, advancements in sedation have allowed for easier treatment of fearful patients, and many dentists now use nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral or intravenous drugs in their offices. But the dental professionals at Tufts School of Dental Medicine, which […]
Take Action: Prescription Drug Disposal
After a dental procedure, your dentist may prescribe you a medication to help relieve pain. These medications, such as hydrocodone or oxycodone, are very effective at minimizing post-operative pain, but sometimes, when used by someone other than the patient, they can pose a dangerous threat. Unfortunately, prescription medications have become a major source of drug […]
Nitrous Oxide and Sedation Dentistry: A Standard of Safety
Nitrous oxide-oxygen (N2O-O2), also known as laughing gas, has safely been used for sedation in dentistry for decades. Today, it is used primarily for anxiety management because fear and anxiety are both associated with a lowered pain threshold and increased patient discomfort. Due to its extremely safe and ease of use, licensed dental hygienists have […]
The Dental Care of Baby Teeth
According to a recent article from the Stanly News & Press, parents and caregivers might be undervaluing the importance of dental care for their children’s “baby teeth.” Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that only 63% of children, aged two to four, see the dentist at least annually. Past research has […]
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