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Sedation dentistry is also called relaxation or sleep dentistry. You won't actually be asleep, but when we provide you with sedation, you will feel very sleepy, comfortable, and virtually no pain while we provide you with the treatment you need.
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The most popular are oral, I.V., I.M., and Nitrous Oxide or a combination of these options. Nitrous Oxide (relaxing air) helps our patients achieve a relaxed state where they are less apprehensive, stress - free, and are able to complete the needed
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The type of treatment chosen to repair a cavity will depend on your childs age, his cavity risk, his dental hygiene, as well as the size and position of the cavity. In general, a lot of the procedures are similar to the ones for permanent teeth but
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Patients choose to use sedation dentistry for many different reasons, including: severe dental anxiety or phobia, fear of needles, strong gag reflexes, a physical disability that makes it hard to tolerate treatment, and the desire to complete
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Sedation dentistry is generally not covered by insurance. The fees associated with sedation vary by the method used and the treatment time. The best course of action is to contact your insurance provider to find out what treatment is and isn't
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Some people elect Sedation Dentistry because they have sensitive teeth or exaggerated gag reflexes, while others have limited time for a visit or want to avoid discomfort and anxiety during their visit.
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Overbite can be corrected through cosmetic procedures as long as the condition is not too severe. For a mild case of overbite, and strictly for appearance's sake, porcelain veneers can be applied to the surface of the affected teeth to lessen the
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On One Hand: Braces Can Help OverbiteDr. Nahal Ashouri, D.D.S., of Mountain View Orthodontic in Mountain View, California, says that an overbite is one of the easiest conditions to correct. If treated early, usually between the ages of 10 and 14,
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It is interesting to note the fact that dental implants were used by doctors for several thousand years ago. In the study of Egyptian mummies have been discovered gold wire implants in the mandible. In the Roman soldiers were found iron implants in
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Loss of bone density can result in the weakening and loss of teeth. Because various events lead to decreased density, treatments target the teeth, the underlying bone, as well as the gums. Bone density problems become more prevalent with age,
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