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Don’t think that sedation dentistry is only appropriate with lengthy, complex procedures. Many kids and adults benefit from sedation dentistry for even a normal cleaning. Even the most basic dental procedure can be a nightmare for someone with dental anxiety.

If conservative, non-invasive methods have failed to resolve your TMJ issues, the dentist may recommend a different approach. Injecting a corticosteroid into the joint, for example, can ease swelling, reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

Practice good technique for brushing to maintain good tooth health. Hold your toothbrush at a slight angle- aiming the bristles toward the area where your tooth meets your gum. Gently brush with short back-and-forth motions. Remember to brush the outside, inside, and chewing surfaces of your teeth, plus your tongue.

It’s important to remember that there are constant advances in dentistry. If you have an issue with your gums that you didn’t believe was operable in the past, it may be that the use of laser dentistry now makes your issue an outpatient procedure.

When it comes time for your appointment, your companion will first bring you to the office. Once there, the sedation team will administer the sedative, then monitor your progress through the whole visit to make sure you're completely taken care of.

If you had dental surgery prior to the use of lasers, you may have noticed that there was some damage to the surrounding teeth. Now that laser dentistry is more common, you may be able to avoid damage to your teeth during future procedures.

Do you ever worry that your children don’t fully grasp the proper way to brush their teeth? Just let us know and a member of our staff can work with them during their next appointment.

TMJ dentists have a great deal of success in treating TMJ indirectly, meaning treating the root causes of TMJ rather than simply the external manifestations of TMJ pain. Central here is supporting the patient in dealing with the stress he or she is encountering that may be triggering TMJ symptoms.

Unfortunately, your mouth is a much smaller place than the hands of any dental surgeon you’ll encounter. The use of lasers is perhaps the best way for dentists to deal with soft tissue issues in the mouth with a level of precision.

Did you know raw onions are good for your teeth? Studies have shown that the antibacterial sulfur compound in onions kills many types of bacteria. Onions are one of World Dental’s top foods for teeth.

When you visit us, some questions we may ask you are whether your pain is constant, or if your symptoms come and go.

Tooth decay, loose fillings, and tooth loss are 62 percent more common in people who drink three or more glasses of soda daily.

In most cases, following a dentist appointment where you have been sedated, you will need to arrange for a ride home from your appointment. The only exception here is if you receive nitrous oxide, or laughing gas.