Today, different sedation techniques and numerous sedatives are available for patients with dental anxiety, helping deliver essential dental care to people who previously could not even sit still in the dentist’s chair or even just keep their appointments. Not all patients, however, can use sedatives. Some may be allergic to sedatives such as benzodiazepines (sleep-inducing, […]
The search for the fountain of youth is still turning up empty, which leaves us looking for other ways to rejuvenate our looks! You might see or know people who turn to cosmetic surgery in order to look younger. Maybe you have friends or coworkers who try botox and who knows what else! Maybe you […]
In some cases, temporomandibular or TMJ disorder may require surgical treatment. However, there are also several non-surgical treatments. Modern technology as applied in TMJ disorder treatment has brought forth a new treatment philosophy called neuromuscular dentistry. With neuromuscular dentistry, patients like you can now have more options aside from conservative therapies and surgical methods that […]
Creating an impressive smile is about more than just having a smile that looks nice. You also want a smile that is healthy. Healthy and attractive smiles are confident smiles. Having teeth that are aligned properly will help you achieve both elements to an impressive smile. Let’s say that your teeth are not aligned correctly; […]
It may not be an actual facelift but excellent fitting dentures can indeed make you look younger by giving you back the front teeth to support your lips and the back teeth to fill your face, removing the wrinkles around the mouth, on the chin and even in the neck. However, normal wear and tear […]
Back in the day, getting a dental X-Ray would be an uncomfortable and even painful experience. Your dentist will need to place a small bit of X-Ray film inside your mouth, which you’ll need to bite on while the equipment takes a 2-D image of your teeth. The film could poke at your gums and […]
As we get older, our teeth will start to change color and get darker. While most of this involves wear and tear as we age, the food that we eat and drink along with habits such as smoking can also affect the color of our smiles. Tea, coffee, red wine, are just some of the […]
Whitening your teeth in between dentist’s visits is more than possible, and there are some pretty shocking ways to do it, too. The foods you eat, the makeup you do or do not wear, and some off-the-wall do-it-yourself dental care can all help you physically whiten your teeth — or, at the very least, get […]
Ever thought about a painless and anxiety-free session at your Carmel, IN dental clinic? Now it’s possible with relaxation dentistry. This is a treatment that uses different types of sedatives to calm the patient during his or her dental treatment. In this article, we’ll look into one of these sedatives—intravenous or IV. What is an […]
Dental phobia affects millions of people worldwide causing them to delay or even skip their dental appointments out of fear and anxiety. Without adequate oral health care, problems such as tooth decay and periodontal disease can wreck havoc not just on a person’s teeth and gums, but on their overall health as well. Fortunately, you […]