How One Visit Helped a Patient Overcome 20 Years of Dental Fear đ
For many people, going to the dentist can feel like an impossible task. At Miami Dental Sedation Spa, we meet patients every week who have avoided the dentist for yearsâsometimes even decadesâbecause of fear, trauma, or anxiety. In our latest video, Dr. Luis Sanchez, DMD, shares a powerful real-life story about a patient who hadnât […]
Comprehensive Oral Surgery Options for Mucocele Treatment in Miami
Need help with a dental emergency? âď¸ Call us NOW!>> Are you struggling with an oral mucocele that causes discomfort and impacts your daily life? This common injury in the mouth can lead to swollen lesions and persistent pain. In this guide, we will discuss the symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and comprehensive treatment options available in […]
What Is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry is exactly what it sounds like; utilizing a sedation-causing agent during a dental procedure to assist patients in achieving a very relaxed and comfortable state of being.  Odontophobia, or dental phobia, is a serious condition in which a patient has developed an extreme fear of all things related to […]
Study: Including Dental Benefits in Medical Plans Is Coming
Dental Health Plans A new survey has found that many believe dental benefits will be embedded in medical plans in the near future. According to a recent article from the American Dental Association (ADA), 96% of healthcare executives believe it is âalready happening or will happen eventually.â The survey was conducted by West Monroe Healthcare and […]
Improve Overall Health Itâs that time of year again! Millions of people around the world have committed to changing their lifestyle to shed some weight. Did you know that by trying to lose a few pounds, you can actually improve your oral health too? Itâs true! When you make smart food choices, watch your portion […]
EPA Fluoride Lawsuit According to a recent article from the American Dental Association, a federal judge has just denied the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâs motion to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ban fluoride additives used in community water. The lawsuit was filed in April by the Fluoridation Action Network and a number of other environmental […]
Study: Implant-Retained Dentures Provide a Higher-Quality of Life
Benefits of Implant Retained Dentures A new study has found that the type of denture used by patients has a direct impact on their long-term satisfaction with their oral health-related quality of life. According to a recent article from Dr.Bicuspid.com, those with implant-retained overdentures reported a significantly higher quality of life than those with conventional […]
What Is Tongue Scraping There have been several bizarre oral health trends in 2017, like charcoal teeth whitening and DIY orthodontics, but nothing caught on quite like the ancient Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling. Whether itâs our societal obsession with holistic living or a desire to use up the gigantic jar of coconut oil you […]
Reducing Dental Anxiety With Non-Drug Alternatives
Anxiety and Dental Health Millions of people around the world suffer from dental phobia, in some cases so severely that they avoid the dentist all together. Fortunately, there have been many developments in the field of sedation dentistry to medically assist patients in receiving the care they so desperately need. Yet for some, drug interventions […]
Lasers in Dentistry When lasers were invented in the 1960s, innovators around the world began dreaming up different ways they could use the technology to improve our way of life. Now, almost six decades later, scientists could be on the cusp of transforming the dental industry as we know it, according to a recent article […]