Going to the dentist tends to make many people nervous. We understand. There are terms you may be unfamiliar with or tools you have never seen. There could be procedures we recommend that sound scary. Visiting your Gary, IN, dentist should never be a frightening experience, though. To help you stay relaxed and comfortable during… Read more »
Category: Sedation Dentistry
Will Sedation Help Patients With Anxiety?
Do you avoid the dentist whenever possible? Do you have a major fear of undergoing even routine treatments? We understand that dental anxiety is very real, just as we understand that avoiding routine care can soon put your smile at risk. To help our anxious patients enjoy their time at the office, we can provide… Read more »
Should You Request Dental Sedation At Your Next Treatment?
Are you comfortable in the dentist’s chair? Do you squirm at the mere thought of needing restorative dental work on a tooth? If you experience issues with anxiety over dental care, bring this issue up with your dentist. You may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. With the right sedation, your dentist can make… Read more »
Using Dental Sedation During Your Treatment
Are you feeling ill at ease about an upcoming dental procedure that you require? You should know that your dentist can help combat your feelings of anxiety with dental sedation. Dental sedation can help patients with different needs, in different circumstances. You can receive nitrous oxide during a more involved restorative dental treatment, to alleviate… Read more »
What To Expect From Your Experience With Dental Sedation
Some patients will happily walk in for a standard dental checkup, but drag their feet when they need to come in for a restorative dental treatment. Patients with dental anxiety may resist even a routine visit, due to the distress they feel at the thought of spending any time in the dentist’s chair. Patients will… Read more »
Using Dental Sedation To Help Anxious Patients
To help with dental discomfort during a more advanced restorative procedure, like a root canal treatment, your dentist can provide relief in the form of dental sedation. The administering of nitrous oxide or an oral sedative can ensure you go through a procedure without undue unease. Because restorative work at this stage can help rid… Read more »
Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You Away From The Dentist
Finding time for a trip to the dentist may not be easy, but it is important – especially if you have ongoing issues you need to treat. However, some people put off dental treatments for reasons that have less to do with scheduling, and more to do with their own fears about a visit. If… Read more »
How to Cope with Dental Anxiety
If you get a little nervous before going to the dentist’s office, that’s normal. Most people might feel somewhat on edge about the prospect of having someone inspect their mouth. However, if that nervousness feels intense or prevents you from seeking regular dental care, you may suffer from dental anxiety. This issue affects millions of… Read more »
How Sedation Dentistry Can Relieve Your Dental Anxiety
For most patients, going to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and check-up is a normal and routine activity. Some patients even find the process of leaning back in a chair while their teeth are cleaned to be relaxing. But there are many patients who feel differently: Some patients suffer from anxiety or… Read more »
Sedation Dentistry
Twenty percent of the population fear going to the dentist. When you were a kid you would have to bite the bullet and go whether you were afraid or not. These days, dentists like to keep their patients comfortable. They know how important it is to attend routine appointments. How dental health affects your overall… Read more »