It’s no secret that smoking is a bad habit that has long-lasting, sometimes fatal, consequences. In fact, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States alone. That’s about 1,300 deaths every day! Smoking takes an average of 10 years off a person’s life, never mind the extraordinary cost […]
Millions of Americans suffer from dental-related anxiety, or dental phobia. For some, visiting the dentist can be completely paralyzing, fear of needles, drills, or the unknown taking over. Many of those who experience dental anxiety simply avoid visiting the dentist, sometimes for years on end. While it may seem like a better idea to stay […]
For millions of kids around the country, today marks one of the highlights of the year. It’s Halloween!!! It’s one of the only days that dressing up is encouraged for all, and, even on a school night, kids get to hang out with their friends and roam the neighborhood. For free candy. It doesn’t get […]
Did you know that dental anxiety is often passed down from parents to their children? It’s often unintentional, but kids have a keen sense and can pick up on our behaviors and attitudes. If you have anxiety about dental care and avoid going to routine check-ups, your child(ren) will likely know about it. Additionally, kids […]
When you choose to join the Miami Dental Sedation Spa family, you are not only choosing a professional, cheerful, caring staff who strive to make you feel comfortable while receiving top-notch care. You’re also choosing to work with one of the area’s most committed and experienced dentists. Dr. Sanchez has extensive and ongoing training in […]
Dental Implant Failure Risk Increases with Bruxism
About 10 percent of adults clench or grind their teeth, a practice known as bruxism. Symptoms experienced by those who grind regularly include headaches, jaw pain and cracks in the teeth. Additionally, according to a study out of Malmö University in Sweden, excessive tooth grinding or jaw clenching may also be linked to higher dental […]