If a loved one is skipping routine checkups from the dentist or living with a painful oral health problem, it may be a sign that they have dental anxiety. It’s important to support them and encourage them to go to the dentist, however, recognizing and identifying their fear is … [Read more...]
Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help
Pain is a major reason why adults avoid the dentist. In fact, 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. However, many don’t realize that, like other industries, dentistry has evolved with the patient in mind. Today, many … [Read more...]
When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”
As a parent, you know that visits to the dentist play a critical role in maintaining your child’s oral health. That might be hard for kids to understand as they lie back in an unfamiliar office with a stranger standing over them and loud noises coming from every … [Read more...]
Silver Diamine Fluoride and the Future of Kids’ Cavities
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may be the new answer to an old problem. Nearly 1/4 of 2-5 year-olds have tooth decay. And dental disease continues to be the most chronic childhood disease. Enter SDF—our cavity-fighting, smile-saving superhero. Recently approved for use in the … [Read more...]
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for Dental Anxiety?
Going to the dentist probably isn’t your favorite thing to do – in fact, nearly 30% of adults and 43% of children have dental anxiety, and their moms may be the root of their fear. Dentists recognize this, and sedation dentistry is becoming a more popular tool for managing … [Read more...]
