Sedatives have helped countless patients by enabling them to undergo the necessary dental procedures despite their varying degrees of dental anxiety. But for patients who are unluckily allergic to sedatives such as benzodiazepines need not skip treatment nor proceed with it in such an anxious state. With NuCalm sedation available at Dr. David A. Smith’s […]
If you happen to be struggling with missing teeth, dental implants are probably high on your list of potential tooth replacement options. Dental implants permanently attach themselves to your jawbone, granting you artificial teeth that can very well pass for your original pearly whites. Furthermore, dental implants help restore and maintain your youthful looks by […]
You consider dental implants the best available option to replace your missing teeth. Unlike other dental restorations that have to be removed and replaced, dental implants become a permanent fixture in your mouth as soon as they bond with your jawbone. This enables you to fully enjoy your daily activities such as consuming a mouth-watering […]
When you suffer from dental anxiety, oral sedation seems to be the best solution to your predicament. With oral sedation, you just need to orally take a sedative drug at least an hour before your scheduled dental appointment. This saves you the trouble of having a nasal mask placed over your nose or an injection […]
The idea of wearing dentures to compensate for tooth loss can make you a little uneasy. For starters, you have to do everything that you possibly can to keep them from dropping on a hard surface due to their fragile nature. Secondly, you have to put up with the hassle of taking them off and […]
You know very well that healthy teeth and gums can greatly benefit your kids. With their teeth and gums in tip-top condition, your kids don’t have to miss out on the simple pleasures of life such as munching on their favorite food, exchanging pleasantries with their friends, and sleeping soundly at night. Therefore, aside from […]
When it comes to dealing with severe tooth decay, conservative approaches such as practicing good oral hygiene or having a filling placed over your decayed tooth might not be the best available options. But that’s not to say that you have to resort to an invasive alternative like tooth extraction. On the contrary, you can […]
You’re not at all thrilled about visiting your dentist in a few days as you’re often filled with anxiety and panic because of your dental fear. Therefore, in an attempt to avoid seeing your dentist, you try to talk your way out of your upcoming appointment. Fortunately, your dentist is aware of your situation and […]
Did you know that teeth whitening procedures are going to the Supreme Court? This Monday, the highest court in the country agreed to hear a challenge regarding teeth whitening procedures. The FTC is claiming the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners was engaging in unfair competition by forcing spas and tanning booths in the state […]
Gum disease can take your happiness away in the blink of an eye. First of all, you can’t practice good oral hygiene peacefully since brushing your teeth causes your gums to bleed. Secondly, you might start to suffer from bad breath that simply won’t go away. Aside from that, you can’t appreciate your favorite dish […]