Fear of going to the dentist often stems from a traumatic childhood experience.ย Back in the day, dentistry tools and anesthesia were not at the level of sophistication that they currently are, often leading to more painful procedures.ย Lucky for you, and your children, technological advances in the field of dentistry have allowed for a […]
***UPDATED: June 10, 2014*** Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have stumbled upon a new discovery, further linking the hormones in women to oral health. ย The study that is responsible for the finding is aimed at investigating new methods of renewable energy recovery, according to a Dental Tribune article. Through their work, they found that saliva-powered […]
Sedation dentistry has been all over recent news media after an ABC News investigation uncovered a horrific story of greed and malpractice.ย According to reports, there have been 31 child deaths over the last 15 years due to incompetent dentists using anesthesia in inappropriate ways, at times to perform routine procedures, such as teeth cleaning […]
There is no fun way to treat a cavity and Iโve never run across anyone who enjoys the very common procedure of filling one in. Thanks to sedation dentistry, those who are particularly anxious about the procedure, are able to remedy the issue in a relaxed, calm environment, but even with technological developments that make […]
It is completely normal and natural to feel apprehension or anxiety when preparing to receive dental treatment.ย Most people experience some degree of these emotions, but for some, they can be extremely intense and even debilitating.ย Whether caused by unpleasant previous experiences or fear about the procedure itself, anxiety and alarm keep some individuals from […]
***UPDATED 12/13/12*** Researchers are one step closer to identifying a potential origin for dental phobia, according to a recent Spanish study.ย Scientists examined several children (ages 7-12) who display some fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist, and it turns out that those who showed the greatest signs of anxiety shared this fear with another […]