Many dentists practice conscious sedation to help ease their patients into dental procedures. But what exactly is conscious sedation and how does it work? Typically with conscious sedation, an individual can respond to verbal instructions, but they barely feel any pain, sometimes no pain at all. The patient is in an altered state of consciousness […]
The economic climate currently has many consumers worried about finances and rightfully so. It's important to save money where you can and eliminate unnecessary costs. One cost that is being cut, but should not, is getting important dental procedures completed as soon as possible. According to the article "Deferring Dental Treatment Unwise, Warns BDA" from […]
According to the article "Tooth Whitening Leads in Cosmetic Dentistry" by Matthew Shulman on Health.USNews.com, tooth whitening is the most popular procedure completed by cosmetic dentists in the United States. Years of coffee, red wine, tea, and pop can cause an unattractive yellowish, and sometimes brownish tint that so many want to eliminate. The gloss […]
There always seems to be a hot trend in the cosmetic dentistry and 2011 is no different. Many people will be looking to cosmetic dentistry as possible gifts for loved ones and even Valentine's Day surprises. According to the article "Cosmetic Dentistry Trends for 2011" privatehealth.co.uk, there are three major procedures topping the list as […]
We all know how crucial proper oral health is for us, and we brush daily, floss regularly, and visit our Miami dentists for checkups. But how many of us do the same for our pets? Taking care of our pets' oral health needs can not only extend their lives, but can make them more comfortable […]
Sedation dentistry has come leaps and bounds in the past few decades and with good reason. Over 30% of Americans have a fear of going to the dentist according to sedationcare.com, mostly due to the fear of potential pain experienced from common dental procedures. A visit to the dentist can be a pleasant experience especially […]
Most of us will experience a toothache at some point in our life, and often times it will resolve on its own. But for those pesky toothaches that linger, you need to see a professional to understand if its something benign or something more serious that needs a sedation dentist to look at and treat. […]
We've always been warned of the dangers of excess sugar on our teeth, but we are being educated on a new culprit causing damage to our teeth. This offender is acid, found is many different foods and drinks. According to the article on CBSNews "Beware Effects of Acid on Teeth" acid can be found in […]
The American Dental Association (ADA) is excited about the government's new recommendations on fluoride in drinking water across the nation. The ADA continues to advocate for community water fluoridation at proposed levels. According to the article "ADA Commends New Fluoride Recommendations" by Craig Palmer Dr. Raymond F. Gist, the president of the ADA, believes this […]