by Tempe Dental Care | Jun 9, 2010 | Sedation Dentistry
The important thing to keep in mind is that with dental care, prevention is key. By following proper dental care (brushing and flossing daily) as well as seeing your dentist every six months, you can prevent most major dental problems. What most don’t know is that...
by Tempe Dental Care | May 31, 2010 | Sedation Dentistry
Sleep dentistry is the same as sedation dentistry. Oral sedation dentistry, is often referred to as sleep dentistry, is where you are given a tranquilizer or anti-anxiety medication prior to your dental visit. This medication relaxes you to the point where you may...
by Tempe Dental Care | May 19, 2010 | Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry uses either oral or IV sedation to produce a relaxing and anxiety-free dental experience. The Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation estimates that approximately 30% of the population avoids either going to the dentist or getting a long...
by Tempe Dental Care | May 12, 2010 | Sedation Dentistry
It’s estimated that about 30% of the population avoids going to the dentist because of dental phobia. This is a huge number of people avoiding cleanings and other dental procedures because of a serious fear, and that fear can’t be underestimated. As a dental office,...
by Tempe Dental Care | May 4, 2010 | General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
Working at a dental office, we hear many things. A huge misconception lies around root canals, and in my experience, most people have a fear of the dentist that stems from a friend’s improperly completed root canal. Myth #1: Root Canals Are Painful If you go to the...
by Tempe Dental Care | Jan 14, 2010 | Sedation Dentistry
When you take care of your teeth and visit the dentist regularly, your smile with thank you. Your teeth and gums will be happier and you will notice fewer problems. Plus, if you have a problem with going to the dentist, you’ll also start to notice that your...