Visiting the dentist is a critical component of achieving and maintaining good oral health, which we now know is extremely important to overall health and wellness. While most dental procedures are painless, simply having an exam can cause some people…
October is coming to a close and many people have the festivities of the holiday season lingering in the back of their minds. Parties are being planned, presents are being purchased, and the electricity of joy and new beginnings is…
In an effort to better understand dental phobia, research comparing gender and emotional reaction to dental treatments has recently been published in the European Journal of Oral Sciences. While there isn’t a huge gap between the number of men who…
***UPDATED: January 30, 2013*** Yet another step has been made towards pain-free dentistry with a recent study out of the University of Otago Dental School in New Zealand. After finding that a high number of children who have had extensive…
***UPDATED 12/13/12*** Researchers are one step closer to identifying a potential origin for dental phobia, according to a recent Spanish study. Scientists examined several children (ages 7-12) who display some fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist, and it turns…
It is completely normal and natural to feel apprehension or anxiety when preparing to receive dental treatment. Most people experience some degree of these emotions, but for some, they can be extremely intense and even debilitating. Whether caused by unpleasant…
Sedation dentistry has been all over recent news media after an ABC News investigation uncovered a horrific story of greed and malpractice. According to reports, there have been 31 child deaths over the last 15 years due to incompetent dentists…
Oral health is so important to our overall well-being. Not only is it crucial to visit your Miami sedation dentist regularly, but you should follow a consistent and thorough cleaning routine at home and this starts with making sure you…
The month of October is recognized as National Dental Hygiene Month and there is no better time to reevaluate your oral health. So many of us put off our oral health because of time, money, fear or convenience and it’s…
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