Month: May 2019

Sedation is recommended for availing pain-free treatment. It is meant for patients of all ages, especially children to help them get rid of dental fear.  The procedure uses a combination of techniques, right from nitrous oxide to general anesthesia to relax patients. The treatment is performed with mild and moderate sedation.

Mild Sedation: It helps patients with mild anxiety and relax during a long dental procedure and complex situations. It can be administered via nitrous oxide (laughing gas). The patient remains awake but relaxed and sleepy throughout the entire process.

Moderate Sedation: It is helpful for patients with moderate to high level of dental anxiety. It is administered by swallowing a pill or by using intravenous sedation.

Is Dental Sedation Safe?
Safety is the first concern that pops whenever the topic of dental sedation is addressed. Risk is involved when dental anesthesia is given, however, the process is safe and sound. People with sleep apnea disorder may be at risk of complication. You must provide your dentist with past medical history. On the other hand, children are offered oral sedation.

One of the major benefits of sedation dentistry is that people feel that the treatment time is less, however, it takes around 1-2 hours. The procedure keeps you awake throughout but you will feel relaxed.

There is nothing that involves risk with sedation dentistry. If administered by experienced dentists, it is relatively safe. There is no need to be nervous about sedation dentistry at our practice.  Patients often recover and the treatment is completely safe. Depending on your requirement, you may be sedated for a long or short duration. When the procedure is completed, you’ll have little or no memory of what was accomplished. The procedure has been quite helpful to relieve anxiety and increase comfort while we fill in your teeth, place the crown, restore gums, whiten stained teeth or fix a chipped tooth.

The treatment is performed in the most comfortable environment. Our experts will continually monitor you to see if everything is fine. For patients who are anxious, the treatment turns out to be a miracle. It is as simple as taking a pill for many patients.

Since years, we have been serving patients with dental phobia or anxiety. Whatever the reason is and how simple or complex the procedure is, we make dental sedation available fairly healthy.

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Staining in teeth is disturbing, shameful yet very common amongst adults and children. No matter how hard we try to avoid teeth discoloration, it doesn’t really go. But, we can at least try to minimize the possibility of developing unnecessary discoloration on our teeth.

Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to reduce teeth staining. This might sound like a hassle for some, however, it turns out to be extremely useful when it comes down to whitening teeth. Cigarettes have nicotine content that leaves brown stains on the enamel. These stains do not fade away with brushing. Additionally, smoking also leads to bad breath and gum disease, thereby increasing the risk of developing oral cancer.

In addition, there are some foods and drinks that lead to staining including coffee, tea, dark soda, wine, fruit juices and so on. However, it becomes impossible to avoid such food and drink types. You simply have to brush your teeth or rinse out your mouth with water after consuming these. Brushing your teeth before having a glass of wine helps in getting rid of staining. According to dentists, “cleaner teeth are less vulnerable to stains”. Brushing helps in disrupting the bacteria and prevents accumulating it at a single place.

Use a whitening toothpaste while brushing. It helps when applied two-three times a day for several months. Deeper staining is still untreatable, however, it helps remove stains via bleaching.

Don’t forget to floss. It’s quite problematic to floss as often as dentists say. However, a few minutes from your busy schedule can make a big impact and help you get rid of plaque and teeth staining. To prevent stains from hiding in between your teeth, you must keep up with flossing.

Keep your calendars scheduled for dental visits. Annual dentist appointment is important to help you get rid of ugly stains. Our dentist will make sure that everything looks clean and good. They will help to figure out what’s best for your teeth and which products can be used.

Using an antibacterial mouthwash is another quick remedy for stain removal. Stains are trapped in plaque which is common in your teeth. If you use an antibacterial mouthwash, you will be able to get rid of plaque.

Fighting dental stains is easy but it requires consistent effort. There is no magical remedy that works but if you apply these tips, you will quickly be able to improve your smile.

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It’s quite embarrassing to hear, “you have bad breath”. Also known as halitosis, bad breath can be embarrassing and unbearable for those around you. Not only does it affect your oral health but also ruins the environment around. However, there is an easy fix to this problem. A bad breath can easily be taken care of by regular dental visits, great oral hygiene and a healthy lifestyle.

Bad breath results by a buildup of bacteria inside your mouth. It causes inflammation and gives obnoxious smell that’s worse. To identify whether you have a bad smell or not, look at your dental floss. If the floss has blood on it and has a foul odor, you are likely to be a victim of bad breath.

What Causes Bad Breath
Studies say that 80% of bad breath comes from an oral source. Cavities and gum disease are the leading cause of bad breath. Other than this, there are many other internal medical condition that can result in bad breath and they include liver, diabetes, respiratory infection and chronic bronchitis.

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums
Keep your dental appointment scheduled regularly. You should definitely see your dentist every 6 months or yearly. Great oral hygiene is a key to fighting bad breath. Other than this, you should brush and floss every meal to reduce the odor-causing bacteria in your mouth. Some dentists also recommend using an electric toothbrush. An electric toothbrush is an ideal choice because they are designed with a head that rotates and oscillates while brushing to remove a lot more plaque than a standard manual brush.

Flossing is the best solution to remove food particles(major source of plaque) that get stuck in the teeth. Food particles stuck in teeth leads to a smelly situation. Flossing removes as much plaque as possible when done the right way. Less plaque means less breath.

A regular dental hygiene that includes flossing comes with ample benefits. Flossing also ensures that there is less bacterial growth that keeps your breath smelling good.

Other Methods of Stopping Bad Breath
There are other things that you can do to prevent bad breath, like:

• Stop tobacco usage
• Say “No” to coffee
• Drink more water
• Eat less garlic, onions and spicy food
• Switch to low carb diet
• Brush your tongue using a tongue scraper

If your breath still stinks, it could be a sign of gum disease. Don’t let your oral health deteriorate. Schedule an appointment with our dentists today to help identify the real cause.

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