Archive for the ‘Sedation Dentistry’ Category

Oral Health Part I

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Oral Health

This helps remove plaque with mouthwash, dental floss, gently brushing and chewing sugar free gum.

Your oral health is a major part of your overall health and far more important than you think, because it can affect every aspect of your life, even the way that you enjoy and feel about themselves.

Care for teeth and protects the heart

Research conducted in several countries have shown a relationship between gum disease and erosion and clogged arteries, which can cause heart attacks and other heart problems.

In addition, several studies worldwide have shown that both disease and depression may be related to having poor hygiene and oral health.

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Sedation Dentistry (II)

Monday, April 19th, 2010

sedation dentistryDental Anxiety

Some patients (including children) have a natural fear of the dentist, while others have had a traumatic experience in the past that has made them reluctant to seek treatment again. Learn more about sedation dentistry as a solution for dental phobia and anxiety.

Dental Sedation Methods

Many patients believe that sedation dentistry will leave you unconscious during treatment, but dentistry techniques during sleep can be used for a variety of degrees of sedation. Learn more about the methods of sedation dentistry. (more…)

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Sedation Dentistry (I)

Friday, April 16th, 2010

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Sedation Dentistry

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Sedation Dentistry or “sleep”

Dentistry during sleep, also called sedation dentistry is a term that refers to the use of anesthesia during dental treatment. Sedation is often used during dental procedures that require a large amount of processing time on the couch.

In addition, sedation is ideal for patients showing dental phobia or have difficulty controlling their movements (this includes children). Although the term “sleep dentistry” means that the patient is unconscious, generally this is not the case. (more…)

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